Scottsdale Child Support Attorney
Helping Clients Understand How Children Factor Into a Divorce
Divorce is difficult and emotional for all involved parties. This includes children of the marriage that is now dissolving. Children are especially vulnerable, as they have a hard time understanding what is happening and why mom and dad are no longer together.
When dealing with children throughout the course of a divorce, it is essential that children never be placed in the middle of a divorce. At the law office of Bruce D. Brown PLLC, we have over 30 years of combined experience handling divorces. We have seen the impact that divorce can have on children and how parents misuse their relationships with their children during a divorce.
Our firm is committed to helping parents keep children out of the divorce proceedings. Children do not need to be used as weapons, messengers or blackmail tools. We encourage our clients to take the higher ground with the children whenever possible. Though they may not realize it now, as they grow older, the children will recognize the fact that you did not put them in the middle.
In cases where children are in turmoil or having an extreme emotional (or physical) reaction to the divorce, or being despondent, it is an excellent idea to seek counseling for them. This counseling should not be used in the divorce - it should be purely for the well-being of the children.
Affects on Child Custody
Using children against each other in a divorce may have an effect on the custody arrangements that you are seeking, such as joint custody or physical custody. If someone is playing games with the children, the courts might not look upon that too fondly and award primary custody to the other parent.
Unmarried Couples
For couples who have never been married, divorce is not an issue. However, they may have the same types of child support and child custody concerns that arise in the course of a divorce. It is important that regardless of their marital status, or relationship with each other, parents work to see that the best interests of the children are preserved and that, to the best of their abilities, the children are left out of any arguments or disagreements over child support, child custody and paternity. They should never be put in the middle, as it can cause confusion and ill-feelings toward one or both parents.
For more information on how our lawyers at the office of Bruce D. Brown PLLC handle cases involving children and divorce, contact us by e-mail or by telephone at 602-639-4574. We are dedicated to handling your case with your best interests, and your children's futures, in mind.
