Divorce can happen for many reasons, and it’s seldom a pleasant experience. For instance, one partner cheats on the other, frequent arguments create an unhappy marriage, or the couple grows apart. However, it’s important to keep these and other marital issues from escalating into lengthy and damaging child custody disagreements.
Your duty as a parent is to ensure that your child’s best interests remain a priority throughout the divorce process. How do you do that, exactly? Here are a few questions you should be asking yourself.
5 Key Questions To Ask Yourself If You Want to Avoid Child Custody Disagreements
What is my primary goal?
Is your goal to end your marriage at any cost, or is it to find a way to separate with the least amount of collateral damage possible? As a parent, you must remember that your children will almost certainly be stuck in the middle of your marital issues. Your goal should be to keep your kids top of mind and do all you can to avoid adding more fuel to the fire. When things get hard between you and your spouse, and disagreements escalate, ask yourself if you are prepared to handle the potential emotional and financial strain that will inevitably result from this decision and if you are prepared to risk it all and possibly lose.
What is truly in the best interest of my child?
Divorce is never easy for children. If you have concluded that your marriage will end, ask yourself: When my children are grown, can I look them in the eye and explain why I did what I did? Furthermore, were my decisions in their best interest? This isn’t easy to answer without inserting yourself into the equation. The child’s best interest may not match what you perceive to be in your best interest. To avoid child custody disagreements, prioritize your child’s emotional and physical needs over your desires.
Am I prepared to compromise?
Explore all options for compromise to avoid a contentious court battle and lingering child custody disagreements. You must anticipate how these disagreements unfold and work together to do what’s right for your child. Consider the time, cost, and emotional toll that child custody disagreements can have on both you and your children. Be open to compromise to reach an acceptable conclusion.
How will this impact my relationship with my child in the long run?
This is an important question to ask yourself if you want to avoid child custody disagreements and have a long-lasting relationship with your child. Think about your child’s future wedding or the birth of your future grandchild. Will your child have anxiety as a result of the way you handled things when they were children and the sense of security you provided? Ask yourself if you can recover from any separation that may result from those decisions.
Am I approaching this with a clear mind and good intentions?
Be aware that you may unknowingly prioritize your conflicts with the other parent at some point, and your good intentions might fly out the window. Maintain a clear head and evaluate your intentions throughout the process to guard against losing situational clarity.
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