Child Custody Rights

Child Custody Rights in a Custody Dispute

Executive summary about child custody rights by Abigail Vernon

Child custody disputes happen in many cases--even when the parents try to work together. Because child custody is such en emotional situation, it can be difficult not to feel like your custody rights are getting trampled. Here are some of the custody rights you should know that can help you in a custody dispute.

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1. Both parents have the right to see and be with the child. Courts tend to favor joint custody arrangements, so the more equal time the parents have, the better.

2. The child's rights come first. Parents sometimes focus on their custody rights and forget that they are really coming up with a plan for raising their child. In custody issues, the child always comes first. If more parents made this the focus, there would be less disputes about custody.

3. You have the right to make your custody agreement a legal document. Sometime parents have disputes over the parenting plan because they are constantly making changes and they haven't gone to court to get a custody order. You and your children have custody rights to protect you and make sure you get a fair custody agreement.

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