Sometimes, a parent may be so focused on what he or she believes is best for a child during the allocation of parental responsibilities that it is difficult to understand a judge making an entirely different decision, calling it “in the best interests of the child.” While custody issues are certainly emotionally charged for all those involved, family court judges must make difficult decisions regarding what is truly best for the child.
Each parent may be basing his or her wishes about child custody on the marriage itself rather than what kind of parent the other spouse really is. In short, it can be easy to lose sight of what is in your child’s best interests when you and your spouse are battling to the death about every other aspect of your divorce.
So, even though you might be happy if your child never saw your soon-to-be ex again, a judge may have a more impartial view of the situation. If you are currently facing a parental responsibilities issue or have other family law issues, you could benefit from speaking to an experienced Wheaton, IL family law attorney.