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What should I keep in mind when creating a custody agreement?

On Behalf of | Oct 15, 2019 | Firm News

You have the chance in your divorce to create a custody agreement with your spouse. If you fail to come to an agreement, the court will step in. However, it is the best interest of your family to come together and work out an agreement on your own without the court’s involvement. This will let you customize it to what your family needs. As you work on your custody agreement in Iowa, there is one important thing to keep in mind that will help make things easier.

According to Parents Magazine, the golden rule of custody is to always focus on your children. What is best for them has to take priority over your needs. It might be inconvenient to have to take them to and pick them up from play practice, but if it makes your child happy, then you find a way to accommodate it. The same is true for custody matters. No matter how you feel, if it is what is best for your child, you need to make it happen.

Focusing on your children first is also a great way to avoid arguing about your agreement. It can help you and your ex to see things differently and take away the resentment or ill feelings you may have towards one another. You think about what the children need and want before ever giving yourselves a second thought.

When you put the children first, it allows you to find a set up that keeps them happy. This should be your goal because the split between you and their other parent had nothing to do with them. It was your decision. So, the children should not have to suffer because of it. This information is for education and is not legal advice.