| When a couple is divorcing and children are involved, | | | | the custody agreement be changed, temporarily or |
| child custody is almost always the most important | | | | permanently? Should financial situations, new |
| issue to be settled. Even if you and your | | | | relationships, step-siblings, changes in living environment, |
| soon-to-be-ex seem to be working together in a spirit | | | | or other changes in circumstances be considered? |
| of cooperation and seeking the best for your children, it | | | | - Basic child-rearing philosophy -- how important is it |
| is vitally important that you seek the advice of one or | | | | that the two of you come to an agreement on issues |
| more child custody experts. | | | | like religion, morality, discipline, curfews, and other |
| An expert in the field of child custody can help you | | | | ground rules? How will you handle it if one of you |
| work through important issues that you may not | | | | deviates from these arrangements? |
| otherwise think of. For example: | | | | When you are in the midst of a divorce and child |
| - Relocation after divorce -- what happens if one | | | | custody situation, it is always best to be prepared... |
| parent wants to move further away ... even out of | | | | even if things seem to be progressing smoothly. |
| state ... with the kids? As the children get older, will | | | | Seeking advice from experts in the field of child |
| location and access to both parents become more or | | | | custody is one of the best things you can do to |
| less of an issue? | | | | secure your future and the well-being of your children. |
| - Custody modifications -- under what conditions can | | | | |