Children in a Divorce: Child Custody

Children in the Divorce

One of the most difficult and emotional considerations in a divorce are handling children, especially when the children are impressionable and are developing their own identity and psyche. Parents are presumed to want what’s best for their children, but many times parents in a divorce situation might have different opinions about what is best for their children. The court’s ultimate goal is to determine what is in the “best interest” of the parties’ minor children. This is commonly referred to as the “best interest standard.” Continue reading