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Brookside Estates Child Custody Lawyer

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Brookside Estates Child Custody Lawyer

Dedicated Child Custody Attorney Serving Clients in Brookside Estates, IN

When parents decide to split up or to dissolve their marriage, they often worry about child custody matters. It is natural to have concerns about whether you will be awarded custody of your child, and how the court’s ultimate decision about child custody may impact your relationship with your son or daughter. The important thing to remember is that a dedicated Brookside Estates child custody lawyer can help.

Although Indiana family law can be extremely complicated, and it can be difficult to understand the various factors involved in a court’s child custody decision, we can advocate for you throughout the process. At The Bellinger Law Office, we are committed to helping parents in Brookside Estates with all child custody issues that may arise in the court of a divorce proceeding or the modification of a child custody order. We are here to answer your questions today.

Determining Child Custody in Brookside Estates

According to Indiana law, when the court makes a decision about who will be awarded child custody, it will look to numerous different factors, including but not limited to:

  •      Wishes of the parties;
  •      Age and sex of the child;
  •      Mental and physical health of the parents and the child;
  •      Child’s connection to his or her home, school, and community; and
  •      Evidence of family violence.

These factors are all considerations in deciding what is in the best interests of the child. It is important to note that the court may award joint legal custody to both parents while deciding to award sole physical custody to just one parent. In such a case, the parents would both be responsible for significant decisions impacting the child’s life, but the child would live primarily with only one of the parents. Regardless of whether parents ultimately share physical custody or not, in deciding whether to award joint legal custody, the court takes into account some of the following considerations:

  •      Suitability and fitness of each parent;
  •      Whether the parents are willing to communicate with one another;
  •      Whether the parents are willing to cooperate with one another in matters concerning the child’s welfare;
  •      Wishes of the child, especially when the child is 14 years of age or older;
  •      Child’s relationship with each of the parents;
  •      Current living situations of each parent, including whether the parents live within close proximity to one another; and
  •      Physical and emotional environment at each of the parents’ homes.

The court will award joint legal custody if it determines that it is in the best interest of the child. Generally, the court also wants the parties to have agreed to an award of joint legal custody in the event that it is awarded.

Seek Assistance from an Experienced Brookside Estates Child Custody Lawyer

Parents in Brookside Estates should never attempt to handle a child custody case on their own. These matters often are very complex, and child custody matters can become unexpectedly contentious. An experienced Brookside Estates child custody lawyer is here to help. The Bellinger Law Office is dedicated to serving families in Brooksides Estates, IN, and we can discuss your options with you. Contact The Bellinger Law Office today.

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