Child custody is a difficult situation to work out. Even a fifty-fifty split isn’t always in the best interest of a child, and figuring out an agreement that will work for both parties, and especially for the child, is no small task.
As you may know, attempting to work out a custody arrangement between two people who are likely harboring some animosity toward one another is an extremely difficult undertaking that borders on the impossible.
Fortunately, you don’t have to try to work out a child custody arrangement on your own. A lawyer can be a great asset for many different reasons, including providing a wealth of knowledge and experience of family law and child custody matters.
Below, see three important ways that a lawyer can help you reach a child custody agreement.
A Lawyer Sees Things That You Don’t
For starters, lawyers have a library full of knowledge and experience relating to family law matters in their heads that can be useful for you. Because your attorney has handled so many family cases, they will see things that you don’t see, including out-of-the-box custody arrangements you haven’t thought of.
Perhaps you can only think of a few different types of arrangements that will work for you, but there may be many more that you can’t imagine. Ask your lawyer for ideas.
A Lawyer… Knows the Laws
One reason handling child custody matters on your own is so difficult is that you probably don’t know the California laws related to custody. That means you’ll have to spend countless hours trying to learn or brush up on laws, procedures, and other court requirements. Even after all that work, you may still be worried that you’ve missed or misunderstood something.
Your child custody lawyer can eliminate the need to spend all that time researching because they already know the rules and laws. Your lawyer will be able to give you a straight answer right away as to what to do, what paperwork to complete, and what will work and what won’t with regard to child custody arrangements.
A Lawyer Can Give You Peace of Mind
Working out child custody on your own can drive you crazy. Even if you think you’ve come up with a good arrangement, how can you be sure you’re doing everything possible to put your child first? A lawyer provides a calming influence and can really help you to avoid the second-guessing.
Your lawyer will be able to assure you that everything that can be done has been done, so that you don’t continue driving yourself crazy worrying if there’s something else you need to do or something you’ve overlooked in regards to your case.
Work with a Child Custody Lawyer in California
Working out child custody will never be easy, but if you’re looking to ensure that you get the best case outcome possible, then you will want to work with a lawyer. A lawyer will benefit you in more than three ways, certainly, and will make the entire process simpler and less stressful for you.
Contact The Law Office of Laurence J. Brock to speak with an attorney today. Our office can be reached by dialing 909-466-7661 or by completing the contact form located below.
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