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Child Custody is Based on Best Interests of the Child, Not Physical Abilities of Parent
By Denver Divorce Lawyer on January 18, 2010
A variety of factors need to be taken into account during child custody hearings. An ABCNews.com article discusses one such case that warrants consideration of multiple factors. Reportedly, a quadriplegic woman is seeking to retain custody of her son, but is being opposed by her ex-boyfriend, who cites that the woman is not capable of properly caring for the child. In child custody cases in Colorado, as well as the rest of the country, the best interests of the child are given considerable consideration in custody hearings.
The court system does not typically give disability nearly as much weight as it does the well-being of the child. Disability, it is argued, is therefore not an indication that the disabled individual cannot parent a child, particularly if the court system rules that the child will be properly cared for under the supervision of the disabled parent. With all emotion cast aside, the best interest of the child remains the gold standard in terms of which parent the child will ultimately end up with. Often times, financial stability and a nurturing support system are the two primary variables considered in child custody cases. Ultimately, parents are examined according to their character and whether or not they are capable of raising their child.
Child custody cases can be especially complicated. The state of Colorado is no exception to this idea, and the services of experienced family law attorneys should be retained to ensure that parental rights are not infringed upon in a court of law. At Kaplan Law, LLC, our Colorado child custody lawyers will examine every detail of your child custody case and work diligently on your behalf. If you are thinking of filing for divorce and believe that child custody issues will be involved, please contact us for more information. Call us today at 1-877-527-5260.
