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Navigating aggressive custody battles

On behalf of Cohen & Lombardo, P.C. • Jun 23, 2019

As a parent, you are biologically programmed to be protective of your child. When you are facing the prospect of dividing time with them or losing touch with them, this can be extremely scary. It is natural to feel anger and panic in this situation. However, it's likely that these emotions will be of little help to you. Instead, you should try and remain calm while thinking logically about maximizing your chances of success.

If your ex is aggressively fighting a custody battle, it is important that you make sure that the law is on your side. In the majority of circumstances, the child custody courts want to ensure that both parents have a good relationship with their child. You should not be overly concerned unless your ex is making serious claims against you. The following are some strategies for navigating an aggressive custody battle.

Don't add fuel to the fire

If your ex is using aggressive language or trying to provoke you, you should stand your ground without retaliating. It may be the case that your ex wants to spark emotion from you. Any aggressive action on your part will only add fuel to the fire, creating an even tougher process.

Focus on the child's best interests

As long as you are aligning your petition with what you would regard to be in the child's best interests , it is likely that you will be successful. The courts always make child custody decisions based on what they would consider to be in the best interests of the child. This means that they want to protect children from all abusive situations while promoting healthy relationships and a strong routine.

Let the courts figure out the truth for themselves

By giving the courts no reason to see you as a bad parent, you should be able to trust that they will come to a just and fair conclusion, even if your partner is making claims about you. It's important that you focus on simple things such as punctuality and a good understanding of the legal procedure.

If you want to ensure that you keep custody of your children in New York, it is important that you take action to understand how to successfully do this.

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