Know Your Own Limits & Needs Many times custody issues arise when a relationship breaks up, or other stressors begin working on the children or parties. Many custody battles arise in divorce battles, where property issues, and finances are also litigated. Lawyers often find that custody clients may need to slow down, and work on their own issues and vulnerabilities, before rushing into a court battle. Litigating the custody issues at a time when the drama of the breakup is causing erratic behavior or before you have settled into your new routine can lead to bad results in the custody case. A parent who waits a bit to stabilize their own situation and who has placed enough time between the breakup and the custody battle will often fare better in court. Further, if you are having mental or emotional issues over the custody or another life issue, individual counseling for you can strengthen your case. Judges are more likely to side with a parent who deals well with their own anxieties and problems. So don't be afraid to reach out for help, not only will it not hurt your case, it will help. So to summarize, you have to be introspective and make sure your own "house" is in order. Don't make bad custody moves when your personal mental or emotional stability is low, as this will lead to bad custody results. You want the judge or mediator to meet you at a high point, not your lowest state. This may mean sitting back and taking care of yourself, and not moving as quickly forward with your custody case, but the long term result is often better.
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Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (1997) (original text)
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