QUESTION: I am the father of two children and am getting separated. What is some advice or things I should know before the court hearing and meeting with the mediator to be able to get custody of them?
MY RESPONSE:
Be a great dad.
Be involved in all phases of your children's lives.
Know who their dentists and doctors are.
Take them to their doctors' and dentists' appointments.
Make sure their schools have you as a contact person in case there is any emergency, and invite the school personnel to contact you in the event of any emergency.
Meet with their teachers.
Be involved in PTA and the childrens' sports and other extracurricular activities.
Read to the childlren.
Help them with their homework.
Show them your love.
Encourage them to have good relationships with both parents.
Make them happy.
Prepare a reasonable parenting plan that takes into account your schedule, the mother's schedule, the children's needs, and both parents having frequent and continuing contact with the children.
This educational blog is brought to you by DONALD F. CONVISER, an effective and aggressive Los Angeles Family Law Attorney and Divorce Lawyer serving clients in the courts of Los Angeles and Ventura County for over 35 years,owner of Warner Center Law Offices, with offices in Woodland Hills and Century City. Call 888.632.4447 or 818.880.8990 for a free confidential consultation with a Certified Family Law Specialist to discuss your divorce or family law issues. | www.conviser.net | www.conviserfamilylaw.com |
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment