I like being a lawyer. I like the concept that everything I do is governed by the Family Law Rules. But there are issues. Because we are dealing with people’s lives and people’s little people (children), sometimes things are not so cut and dry. All families operate differently and what I would deem wholly out of bounds for my child, maybe a habitual experience for yours. So, considering that, judges have to make tough decisions.
But what if the other parent does not even try to follow the court orders? I have rarely encountered two parents, who are both acting reasonably, and who can simply not agree. Don’t get me wrong, when it is time for their “day in court,” both parties send their best representative. But as attorneys, we get to see how the parents behave long before they are “trial ready.”
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Typically, there is one parent who genuinely wants what is best for the children, while the other parent is focused on “getting their 50% custody” or something similar. This is tough as we are dealing with people, not things. We cannot divide children. Sometimes it is simply better for the children to reside with the parent who has a more stable lifestyle and have time with the other parent when they are not working 12-hour days.
As with most things, when litigating, there are many factors to consider when determining what is best for the children. When co-parenting, it is important to remember that at some point in time, you liked the person you now despise. Focus on working with them, so your children can have the best that your fellow co-parent has to offer.
