How Can You Appeal a Child Custody Decision?

  Jan Meriss Alfonso Assistant at Ascent Law LLC You can obtain full custody of your children by working out an agreement with your spouse. In most states, the court will look at the child's best interests. This is because sole custody is not always in the child's best interest, so joint custody is more likely to be the best option. It used to be that more mothers received full custody than fathers, but most states now allow both parents to obtain custody, although some judges still feel that the mother should have the primary custodial role. Working together If you are trying to get full custody of your children after separating, you should remember that both parents still have parental rights. The judge will consider the relationship between the parents and the children, as well as any child support issues. A parent who stays in the family home with the children will have more control over the child's placement. If both parents agree on custody arrangements, they may be a...