While divorces can get bogged down in property and financial divisions, the part of divorce that is typically the most important to the couple and with the courts is proper handling of the children. To guide this very important aspect of divorce, the courts have adopted a process of decision making that will often go by “what is in the best interest of the child.”
Prenuptial agreements to avoid troublesome property division
Divorce can be an emotionally and financially taxing process. It can leave individuals angry and fearful for their future. This can force people to aggressively pursue the things that are important to them, whether that be child support, child custody or certain assets during the property division process. As contentious as these matters can be, a number of them can be avoided even before the issues arise.
Roanoke firm stands ready to assist with child custody issues
Our last post on the blog discussed substance abuse and the profound impact it can have on children. Since it can have a tremendous effect on children, substance abuse issues should be aggressively litigated when brought up in the context of a child custody dispute. After all, the presence of substance abuse, if presented to the court effectively, can result in reduced or even eliminated contact with one's child. Therefore, when confronting this issue, there is often a lot at stake.
