Divorce Advice for Men | Fathers Rights Divorce | Child Custody

Question:

I need to know how to prepare myself for a potential child custody battle. The mother of my child is very promiscuous and often engages in sexual acts while our small child is in the same room.

Apparently this is not illegal, but she continues to behave this way even after I've expressed to her that I think it's highly inappropriate for our child to be anywhere near that.

Is this something that I should be documenting or record our conversations about the subject in case I need it for a possible custody battle?

By Robin W. Klein

Mens Divorce Attorney, Cordell and Cordell

Divorce lawyers for men frequently hear from clients that their wife has run off with "Mr. Wonderful" who turns out not to be so wonderful after all.

Understandably, divorced dads do not want their children spending time with a strange man they do not know, particularly if the boyfriend has a checkered past.

But how relevant is your wife's new boyfriend's background? If he has a criminal background, is that grounds alone to obtain a more favorable child custody ruling?

By Matt Allen

Editor, DadsDivorce.com

A recent child custody battle with a unique Facebook twist once again has divorce lawyers warning clients about the perils of using social networks when going through a divorce.

In this instance, an Indiana woman created a fake profile of a 17-year-old girl on Facebook to get information out of her ex-husband.

The only problem was her ex was a step ahead of her, though his gamble was far too risky to warrant his actions, according to two Cordell & Cordell divorce attorneys.

Compiled from the Men's Divorce Attorneys of Cordell & Cordell

The following is a list of behaviors to avoid when involved in a custody dispute.

Avoiding these and similar behaviors will help you stay focused on the custody issues instead of being dragged into side issues when you go to court.

An experienced family law attorney will be able to specifically advise you on things you can do to help obtain your desired outcome in a custody case.

Question:

I have been in a custody battle that has dragged on for over a year because the case keeps being continued and delays keep coming up.

Can't lawyers and judges be held responsible for these delays? How can I ensure this case is resolved soon?