subject: Law On Child Custody [print this page] Currently with divorce cases such a typical occurrence, there exists very few unexpected surprises in store so far as the law is concerned. There are not many adaptations within the divorce laws between states. Knowledge of the divorce laws is fairly widespread in today's modern society. You separate, submit a divorce petition which is read or heard in court, then a divorce is given. Any legal ties or connections are cut usually after the material possessions of the marital relationship have been divided.
Laws regarding child custody are not as straight forward. Material possessions can be split down the middle, sold or otherwise disposed of, children tend to be a little different. The laws on child custody have been developed over the years to protect the interests of the children and the parents when separation is inevitable. It is rare that any two cases are the same as far as custody is concerned.
The laws surrounding child custody are not as obvious and clear cut as the divorce laws. Each state has it's own variation of child custody laws. Certain rights that are automatically granted will apply in each and every state, but not necessarily the same rights! Taking any kind of legal action without first knowing something about the law it crazy. Custody cases are no exception, although in child custody cases, you are risking losing custody of your children.
I would suggest you have three choices when fighting a custody case. Leave it to your legal team, do it on your own or learn whatever you can about the law then you and your legal team work together.
A mother's automatic entitlement to custody of the children is now a thing of the past. The best interests of the child now play a massive role in most child custody decisions nowadays and the voice of responsible children is often heard as part of the modern day custody case. The law can seem frightening but courts do offer help and quite often there are guidelines published in courts solely to help you understand the laws.
