While there are a million ways you can file for a child custody, you should only rely on the proven methods as obtaining or losing a custody of a child is far more important than the divorce itself. You will need a lawyer who knows how to handle such cases and can win the entire case for you on solid grounds. You will need to explain each and everything to your lawyer about yourself and your former partner as well as this will serve as the basis of the case upon which the entire arguments will be based on.
When divorce is being settled and it comes to child custody, people often rush to make irrational or emotional decisions. While lawyers do understand the sentiments, there are a few things which cannot work just based on these feelings. You will need to work out a proper strategy with your lawyer and provide all the required points, facts and evidences to ensure you can come up with. The more you equip your lawyer, the better your case will be in court.
You can discuss if your former partner is known to have anger management issues, drinking habits or any habits of drug abuse. This can greatly help you out in the case and can contribute to a successful child custody claim.
The court will analyze all the evidences accordingly and ensure that you receive a fair trial. After the trial, the verdict would most likely be pronounced in your favor. Once sorted, your child and his/her custody will be awarded to you. If the court has ordered to share custody or place a restraining order, both the parties will be informed regarding the same.