Common Child Custody Issues & Concerns in Westborough in Worcester County

Many common child custody issues and concerns arise when two parents cannot reasonably agree on a custodial arrangement. Disputes often arise when each parent has a different idea about what is best for their kids, whether that be with the parenting schedule, what activities they should be participating in, where they should be going to daycare or school, or any of many other issues.

In some cases, special considerations necessitate extensive judicial intervention in child custody proceedings for a judge to determine what is in the best interests of a child. For instance, allegations of domestic abuse and child neglect often trigger state involvement or supervised visitation, or, if one parent left the home state with the child, the court may have to consider complex interstate custody and jurisdictional laws. Our child custody attorneys have over 35 combined years of exclusive family law experience and can help you navigate even the most complicated parental disputes in a manner that makes it easy to understand.

Types of Issues That Arise During Child Custody Disputes

Even when a certain schedule worked while both parents were living together, after they separate, those schedules may no longer be workable. Between the occupational responsibilities of both parents and the kids’ school hours, vacation, and recreational programs, a lack of flexibility often prohibits courts from entering shared physical custody orders. In such cases, judges may grant primary physical custody to one parent despite both parties being able to provide safe and healthy homes.

When unable to agree, people often look to the family court to address the practical issues associated with shared physical custody, including issues like the commute between both parents’ homes and any how to tend to any learning disabilities the child may have.