The implications of child custody decisions are far-reaching and can significantly impact the lives of both children and parents. It is important not to make mistakes, especially when parenting matters are before a court, arbitrator or a professional parenting assessor. Since the stakes are so high for both parents and children, this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast looks at some big mistakes that parents often make, but can easily avoid. If you are in family court over your kids, or worry that you may be, this will be an extremely important episode for you. 

In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains eight big mistakes that people make in child custody or parenting cases. Those mistakes are: 

1. Using the term “child custody” 

2. Putting the parents interests first 

3. Ignoring the Best Interests Legal Test 

4. Assuming being a parent gives you a right to the kids 

5. Being unsupportive of the children’s relationship with the other parent 

6. Saying a child should decide what relationship to have with each parent Contents: 

7. Inconsistent or unreliable behaviour 

8. Being careless on social media and messages.

If you found this episode helpful, check out these episodes on similar topics: 

101.  ⁠What Happens At Parental Alienation Treatment Programs According to Courtroom Testimony⁠

100. ⁠⁠Why Hearing from Kids in Divorce is Important and DANGEROUS!⁠⁠ 

78. ⁠⁠⁠The Rights of Grandparents and other family Members to See Kids⁠⁠⁠ 

75. ⁠⁠⁠When Can You Legally Stop Your Ex From Seeing the Kids?⁠⁠⁠ 

61. ⁠⁠⁠Can You Move With the Kids After Separation or Divorce?⁠⁠⁠ 

59. ⁠⁠⁠Why You Won’t Get Custody of Your Kids⁠⁠

38. ⁠Ontario Private Schools, Standards and Education Law⁠

The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law. The latest edition, which is up-to-date on all important divorce issues is now available. Get it as a $⁠⁠9.99 Kindle eBook⁠⁠ , or as an ⁠⁠Apple Book for your iPad or iPhone ⁠⁠. Also, you can get it as a ⁠⁠paperback or hard cover from Amazon⁠⁠ or at better bookstores.

TO CONTACT JOHN SCHUMAN:

Phone: 1-647-342-6775

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.schumanlaw.ca