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When a child custody agreement cannot be made between spouses, the decision is left to the judge. Unfortunately, the judge does not really know you or your spouse. Thus the judge will consider a variety of factors in making his or her decision.

As promised last in last week's blog post, we'll be sharing more of these important factors that judges consider when making a decision in a child custody dispute.

Stability

Children need stability. In a divorce case, they are already losing some of that stability in their lives. If one parent has a more stable support system of friends and family, it would not only be supporting them, but their children also.

Continuity

Thought stability is important, the continuity of the child's life and daily activities is just as important. Will the child have to change schools? Will the child have to completely start over in a new state?

Past and Present

Stability and Continuity may be seen in the life of both parents during the child custody case, but were those factors always present in each parent's life? Not only will the present involvement in the child's life be considered, but also the involvement and stability in the past.

Having dealt with many child custody disputes, our Alpharetta child custody lawyers understand that reaching a mutual agreement may not always be possible. Our experienced attorneys will work to show an honest look at the child's life with their parents to make sure the judge can reach the best decision for the child.

When children are involved in a divorce case, it is best for the whole family if you and your spouse can reach a healthy agreement regarding the custody of your children. However, if an agreement cannot be made, the judge will reach a decision heavily based on the best interest of the child.

There are many factors that are taken into consideration when determining what is in the best interest of the child. Below you will find a few of the factors considered in best interest cases.

Ties Between Children And Parents

This includes the love, affection, bonding, and emotional ties between the child and the child's family. It is not only weighted on the relationship between the child and the parents, but also between the child and the other siblings (if any).

The Ability Of The Parent To Provide For the Child

This does not mean that the parent who makes the most money will get custody. The judge will look at the parent's ability and desire to guide, love and show affection to the child. Along with providing those needs, the ability to provide food, clothing, and other daily needs is important.

Parent's Knowledge of The Child

If the parent doesn't know the desire of his or her child, it will be harder for them to provide for their child's needs. The judge will take into consideration how familiar the parents are with their child's needs.

Check back next week for more of the factors considered in the best interest of children in divorce cases. If you're currently facing a child custody case in the metro Atlanta area, contact our experienced child custody attorneys at Daniel W. Mitnick & Associates, PC and we'll help make sure you and your child's rights are protected.

Divorce has become common enough that it seems to directly or indirectly affect almost everyone around us. Whether you are the one filing for divorce or you have just been served divorce papers, you know from others that neither position is going to be easy.

Divorces can get ugly. We have heard stories from friends about their parents' divorce and how the custody battle nearly ruined their relationship with each parent. We've heard stories from friends who found themselves unable to continue in a marriage and made the final, tough decision to dissolve it. And maybe your friend didn't use an attorney for her divorce.

What If My Spouse And I Agree About Our Divorce?

You may think that you can get through the process on your own. Maybe you and your spouse can lay out your agreements together and sign some documents without either of you hiring an attorney.

Get The Help of A Divorce Attorney

Though you agree on getting a divorce, there will likely be matters along the divorce path that you don't agree on. Getting the help of a divorce attorney early on will save you time and money in the future.

Don't take on more than you need to during your divorce. A divorce lawyer knows what the process looks like. A lawyer can help guide you through your own divorce, while keeping your best interest at the forefront and making sure your rights are protected.

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At Daniel W. Mitnick & Associates, PC, our skilled divorce attorneys are here for you throughout the Atlanta area and North Georgia. Whether you are facing an uncontested divorce or an unexpected divorce, you will be thankful that you hired one of our experienced Alpharetta divorce attorneys from the beginning.