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Child Custody

Divorcing? While Child Custody mediation pretty much goes hand in hand with Divorce mediation, it is an issue that needs to be discussed on it's own due to its fragile nature. Mediation can be and is used for both physical and legal custody of a child. When getting divorced, remember to think of the children involved in this situation and realize that it is a hard time for them. Even if the parents can't stand each other anymore and don't like the thought of mediation, try thinking of the children and doing what is best for them.

Facing a divorce and children are involved? Contact our Child Custody mediation lawyers today.

Child Custody mediation offers the following benefits:

• Less expensive costs
• Simplified solutions
• A chance for parents to work things out
• The ability for parents to decide what happens to their child instead of a judge deciding
• Less trauma for the child

It is bad enough that a child's parents are splitting up. It only adds to the pain more when the child has to be dragged into a large, scary courtroom with so much anger all around them. Children are often put on the spot about who they want to live with, and they may feel pressured to answer something that they didn't wish to. Even worse, a judge is the one who decides where the child will end up, instead of the parents being able to work it out amongst themselves. A judge may not make the best decision for the child.

A child who is going through such a situation doesn't need to see their parents angry at each other and arguing in court. With mediation, the parents can try to sort things out in a rational way and figure out what would be best for their child. With mediation, it is not about one parent winning in the end; it is about compromise and simple, less painful resolutions. In some states, if child custody is contested, it is actually required that the parents attempt child custody mediation before being able to bring their issues to court.

Facing a divorce and children are involved? Contact our Child Custody mediation lawyers today.

Update: FR