How does a man get full custody in a divorce?

If you are a father who would like to get full custody in a divorce, there are several things you can do which may tip the scales in your favor. Your particular case outcome will depend on the state you reside in, the attorneys who are working for both you and your ex, the judge on the case and how he may feel about dads and child custody as well as a myriad of other issues which come into play. Most men feel that a child custody battle is weighed in favor of the mother, regardless of her fitness as a parent. This is not quite the case in this day, and the courts really do want to do what is in the best interests of the child as a general rule. Therefore, rather than convince the court that your ex is a stinky parent, your goal should be to convince the court that your child’s very best interests will be served by having you as the primary caregiver in their life. You must submit substantial evidence—with proof to back it up—that you have been the primary caregiver in your children’s life, and that their lives will suffer much less disruption if they live with you either full time, or at least most of the time. Show the court you can provide a better environment by showing that you can physically be with them more often, that you are better off financially and can support the children more easily, or that you will allow the children more access to extended family. In general you must show that you can and will provide a better environment which will be exceptionally stable as well as more loving and supportive. You may have to provide witnesses to back up your statements, so be prepared.

 Legal Counsel

You want to make sure you are fully prepared before you go to court, so to make sure you have the very best chance of being awarded full custody, you should strongly consider seeking legal counsel. An experienced family law attorney knows the particular laws in your state, and can guide you through the legal process, giving you a much better chance of success.