Signs You Need to Hire a Child Custody Lawyer

A lawyer is non-negotiable for anyone going through a divorce, especially if children are involved. As a parent, you’re naturally going to want to settle on some sort of legally bound custody agreement with your ex-spouse. Continue reading for some of the signs you need to hire a child custody lawyer.

Your ex is working with an attorney to get custody

If you haven’t hired an attorney, and you know or have a suspicion that your ex is already consulting an attorney, you need to hire someone soon. If you fail to hire counsel on your behalf in a timely manner, the outcome may not be in your favor.

If you have any reason to believe your children are in danger

We understand that divorces happen for several reasons, and unfortunately, one common reason is a physically or emotionally abusive spouse. If you have a knot in your stomach every time your ex has your children, make sure to hire an attorney—they’ll be able to assist you in getting your children the lives they deserve.