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Making the right choices in a child custody dispute

Of all the family law issues that might come up for a couple, child custody disputes can oftentimes be the most contentious. After all, parents in Mississippi always want what is best for their children, but the problem is that parents may not always agree on what is best. If a couple cannot reach an out-of-court agreement on a child custody plan, a courtroom battle may be inevitable.

Every child custody arrangement and parenting plan is different

Being parents to a child and living in separate households has certain challenges that parents who live together do not experience. Generally, these parents are not in a romantic relationship with each other, although they can still co-parent. This type of arrangement is usually in the best interests of the child. However, every situation between parents and children is different.

What topics are covered in a child custody arrangement?

Maybe you gave birth to your child knowing full-well you and your child's father would be co-parenting from separate households. Or maybe a custody arrangement is new, as you and your child's parent are getting a divorce. Maybe you just found out that you are the father to a child. Either way, a child custody arrangement is something that can and should be determined, with the best interests of the child in mind.

Which issues could cause a child custody dispute?

Parents know that raising a child is no easy feat. However, it can be extremely rewarding and some say, the best thing a person can do in their lifetime. However, not all parents end up staying together to raise their children. They may not have been together from the start.

Child custody agreements may require modifications

When it comes to children, there is almost nothing a Mississippi parent will not do to ensure their well-being and happiness. That is true of most parents these days. With many parents in a split-custody arrangement with the child's parents living in separate households, it is still possible to have a healthy and wonderful relationship with one's child, while co-parenting. It is much clearer to do this with a child custody arrangement that is set in stone.

What are the different types of child custody?

The relationship between parent and child is arguably one of the most impactful and important that a person will have in their life. Parents help shape the type of adult that the child will one day become. That's why it is so important to have a positive relationship with your child. This is true for all children, especially those who have parents raising them from separate households.

Grandparents' rights, visitation and child custody

The relationship between grandparent and grandchild is a special one. The time children spend bonding with their grandparents is something special that all should experience. However, certain family situations can make it difficult for a grandparent to have a relationship with their grandchild, especially if there is something negative between grandparent and the child's parent.

Determining the child custody arrangement right for your family

When a couple decides to separate, or if they have been separated for awhile, the child custody arrangement has a note of finality to it. However, if you and your child's parent are sure that you'd prefer to raise your child from separate households, it's good to make the arrangement official. Without an official child custody arrangement in place, there is nothing holding either parent to their obligations. This can quickly cause strife and unnecessary stress.

How to help your kids when you decide to divorce

There is no more important role we can have than to be a parent. That being said, the world expects a lot of us in other roles of our life, like at work and in relationships. However, if you and your spouse have decided that divorce is the right thing to do, how do you help your kids get through it? Here are a few things kids need during a divorce.

Are you concerned for the outcome of your child custody dispute?

Parents do not always see eye to eye. This can be especially true if, like so many families today, the parents are not in a committed relationship with each other. It's not necessary to be in a relationship with your child's parent in order to effectively parent. However, it can take a little more effort to agree on a child custody plan that works for everyone involved.