Children react to divorce in many different ways. Some retreat into themselves, some become hostile, some cling to one or both parents and some seem to be able to handle it. Toddlers may throw temper tantrums or display symptoms of anxiety, but older children are often the most affected. Many will blame themselves for their parent’s divorce. Custody battles can become just another battle.
The Court’s focus is on what is in the best interests of the child. A few questions that have been asked by parents are listed below.
* Will the person who has the child most of the time (physical custody) make all the decisions concerning the child (school, medical, etc.)? No. Usually, both parents share this decision-making (legal custody). However, if the parents do not agree on an issue, the person who has physical custody will have the deciding vote.
* If parents have joint custody and spend equal amounts of time with the child, will someone have to pay support? It depends. Usually, the parent with the higher income will still pay some child support to the other parent.
* What if child support isn’t paid as ordered by the court? Can visitation be denied until it’s paid? Absolutely not. These are two separate issues. The Court considers that it is in the best interests of the child to have contact with both parents.
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