Are you currently struggling to get through a custody dispute with your ex-spouse? If so, we feel your pain. Battling with your former partner over your precious children is heartbreaking, whether that battle stems from relocation conflicts, disagreements about raising your children, or custodial rights. Divorce mediation could be the key to protecting both parents’ interests.
Get familiar with the most common issues that arise out of Orange County custody cases, and call our offices to resolve your family disputes in a healthy, supportive environment.
Relocation Conflicts
When a parent who has sole custody of a child decides to move out of the state, visitation becomes all the more difficult for the noncustodial parent, which can weigh on parents who still want to be fully involved in their children’s lives. If a relocation is approved by the court, it can quickly create further animosity in an already emotional time.
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Major Decisions Impacting Your Children
Having custody of your child or children gives you the right to make major decisions on their behalf, such as their choice of education, health choices, and guiding any existing religious beliefs. This tends to become an issue among Orange County custody cases when ex-spouses have different parenting styles or ideologies. In these situations, we’d suggest opting for mediation so that you and your ex-spouse can develop solutions that directly benefit your child’s well-being.
Time with Children
Other disputes related to insufficient parenting time or unfair visitation schedules are common as well. This is seen when both parents want to be with their children on the weekends, during the holiday season, or for the child’s birthday. You can quell these issues by mediating towards a preferred custody agreement, during which your mediator will design a mutually agreeable schedule to follow.
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Household Uniformity
For children, it can be difficult to meet the separate standards of parents with separate rules, parenting styles, and expectations. Regardless of whether they’re young children or teenagers, it can be confusing when one household has a different bedtime, curfew, etiquette, or schedule. Over time, this confusion can spark frustration and resentment in your children, serving to further split the two households. Though by approaching a mediator with your household troubles, you and your ex-spouse can brainstorm ways to align your homes for the sake of the children’s comfort.
Mediation: The Key to Orange County Custody Cases
We understand that in high-conflict divorce cases, litigation may be necessary. Though if you can still collaborate with your ex-spouse on your children’s futures, we’d suggest choosing mediation to settle any custody disputes. This way, you and your ex-partner will have the final say on your children’s future – rather than a judge deciding for you.
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Your Go-To Firm for Orange County Custody Cases
Divorce is an emotional journey to endure. On top of the bitterness and anger which often result from a formal separation, the subsequent legal battles tend to make the whole process even more painful. At the Law Offices of Jennifer Owens, we revel in the power of choice. When spouses face divorce, they’re presented with a slew of decisions with a handful of potential outcomes. Our attorneys are believers in the best possible outcome, where a former couple chooses peace over destruction, so that they can finally move on to their next chapter. We can help with that. No matter your desired path – divorce mediation, a negotiated settlement, or even litigation – The Law Offices of Jennifer Owens will achieve the best possible outcome by reaching a settlement that keeps all involved parties in mind. Visit our website to review our family law services or contact us online for a free consultation.