Return to TOC

Previous: Questions to ask your lawyer

Who are the kids living with now?

Status Quo is a powerful factor when it comes to custody decisions. The longer the kids have been in one place the better.

This probably THE most important factor when a judge is determining who is going to be awarded physical custody.

Judges do not want to move kids out of a house unless there is convincing evidence that they would be better off somewhere else or are in danger.

If the kids are in danger you need to do something about it ASAP.

If you are posing a threat to your kids, you should not be reading this book. Remove yourself from the home and get help right away.

If your spouse poses a threat to your kids, take action to have your spouse removed from the home immediately by calling the police.

Next: Who should move out?