8 Ways to Lose a Parenting (Child Custody) Case

Episode 103 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: 102:    • How to Legally Fight For Information about...   101.    • What Happens At Parental Alienation Treatm...   100.    • Why Hearing From Kids in Divorce is Import...   79.    • What Are You Legally  Required to Do First...   78.    • The Legal Rights of Grandparents and Other...   75.    • What Legal Reasons Are There for Keeping t...   74.    • Travelling with Children After Separation   61.    • Can You Move With the Kids?   59.    • Why You Won't Get Custody of Your Kids   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 eBookhere: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CN8WWYHD, or as an Apple Book for your iPad or iPhone here: https://books.apple.com/ca/book/guide... . You can also get it as a paperback or hard cover from Amazon ( https://www.amazon.ca/Guide-Basics-On... ) or at better bookstores. TO CONTACT JOHN SCHUMAN: website: www.schumanlaw.ca email: [email protected] phone: 647-342-6775 00:00 Introduction 01:35 Mistake 1: Using the term child custody 02:57 Mistake 2: Putting the parents interests first 04:26 Mistake 3: Ignoring the Best Interest Test 05:18 Mistake 4: Assuming being a parent gives you a right to the kids 06:29. Mistake 5: Being unsupportive of the kid's relationship with the other parent 8:05 Promotion 08:48 Mistake 6: Saing a child should decide what relationship to have with each parent 10:25 Mistake 7: Inconsistent or unreliable behaviour 11:30 Mistake 8: Being careless on social media and messages 12:45 Conclusion 13:25 Additional resources