Child custody cases are always difficult for every family, and a Reno family law attorney can help you to put forward the best case possible to win custody of your child.
From a Reno Family Law Attorney: What Are the Key Factors in Winning Child Custody?
In Nevada, the law assumes that it is in the child’s best interest for the parents to have joint custody. To win a custody case, either to keep the other parent from having custody or to show that you should have custody, you’ll need to demonstrate certain things, among them:
That You Can Provide and/or the Other Parent Cannot
The court will look at whether a parent has the time, capacity, health, and willingness to care for the child properly. In some cases, one parent may be able to effectively show that the other parent is too unhealthy to be able to effectively co-parent. In other situations, the issue could be the parent’s financial situation, the stability and safety of their home, or their mental health.
That You Have a Strong Bond and/or the Other Parent Does Not
One of the ways to show that you have a strong bond is to take an active part in your child’s life, including extracurricular activities, medical appointments, and just playing games and spending time with them. You’ll also want to show that you know your child well: what’s the name of their teacher? Who’s their best friend at school? What’s their favorite food? When was the last time they had dental care?
That You Are a Skilled Parent and/or the Other Parent Is Not
Sometimes, parents think that if a child prefers to live with them because they’re more fun, this will strongly influence the court in their favor. This is not the case. The court is looking for a parent who parents with maturity and skill. They’re looking for a parent who knows how to provide fun, stress-free times for their child but also knows how to provide discipline. They’re looking for a parent who cares enough to say no when it’s important and yes, even when it’s personally inconvenient. Most of all, they are looking for parents who have the ability to support and improve their child’s whole wellbeing as they mature.
That You Are Safe and/or the Other Parent Is Not
If there is any question about whether a child may be safe with a parent, this will be an enormous factor against that parent winning a child custody case. Safety is not just a matter of there being no abuse or violence. It also extends to who comes to the home and whether they are trustworthy, the neighborhood the child will be living in with that parent, and whether that parent has a substance abuse issue that could put the child in danger.
There are many other factors that can go into winning a case, but one of the biggest is having the right lawyer. Contact the Barber Law Group in Reno, NV today for experienced help.
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