Court Decisions and Child Custody
Posted By Raleigh Family Lawyer on Aug 6, 2011 1:15pm PDT
Dealing with divorce is never easy for two adults, so imagine how difficult it can be for the children involved. That is why the legal system works hard to ensure that no matter the circumstances of the parents' divorce, the "welfare of the child" is always considered first and foremost.
This means that a judge overseeing a child custody case will review the circumstances of the parents, including finances and living situations, to determine where the child should live. Since the judge has complete liberty to grant or deny child custody orders, it is important to work with a Raleigh family law attorney to present the best case for your custody request.
It is also important to understand what the judge will look at to determine a custody arrangement for your child(ren). The judge may examine a variety of factors including the child's spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional needs, not just the child's financial and living needs.
If you have questions about what will happen during your child custody case if it proceeds to court, contact a Raleigh child custody lawyer from our legal team to receive answers. We work with both mothers and fathers who are planning to obtain custody of their children in the state of North Carolina.