After taking your child to a therapist and gaining a temporary suspension of your husband's (or ex-husband's) custody rights in your child abuse case, you will need an experienced Virginia divorce lawyer to help you through the bulk of your court proceedings.
As a mother, you will want the best chance at protecting your child. To better this chance, you may wish to take the following advice into account before going any further in your child abuse case. Navigating the Virginia Court System You can never assume you will be granted easy custody of your child just because his or her father was abusive; not all abuse is easily proven and the abuser will likely have a convincing argument for his innocence. This argument could be an attack on your character. You could be framed as crazy or unstable, or as trying to undermine your child's relationship with his or her father. The following tips could help you to avoid these traps and win custody of your child:
Watch for Landmines. The abuser will lay verbal mines for you to step on and inadvertently make yourself seem a bad parent. Keep your emotions in check and be aware of such set-ups.
Do the unexpected. Practice being non-reactive. Do not let a manipulative mind-game set you off. If he makes a ludicrous demand suggest a reasonable alternative but do not give him the power of thinking he can manipulate you.
Focus on the correct context. Do not let a child abuse case turn its focus from what's most important; protecting your child.
At Hofheimer/Ferrebee, we understand that the health and happiness of your children is your #1 concern. We will work with you to address any fears and anxieties you may have about your children's future. Our women's-only divorce attorneys will guide you every step of the way to ensure that you achieve the best possible child custody and child support arrangements for you and your children.
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