On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Sunday, January 24, 2016.
Missouri parents who care for children with special needs face a variety of challenges particular to those circumstances. Some researchers say that many marriages cannot withstand the daily living requirements typically present in families with physically or mentally challenged kids. In such cases, those who divorce are often met with child custody issues and matters of disagreement that may seem impossible to resolve without legal intervention.
Children with special needs often need assistance from people outside their immediate family. This includes doctors, educational evaluators or other specialists. When considering matters of child custody, it is important to note whether a parent is available to facilitate the appointments and frequent decisions that often need to made on the spur of the moment.
A parent with legal custody is able to make major life decisions on the child’s behalf. Such decisions may include those having to do with education, medical care or religion. The needs of a physically or mentally challenged child are often unique. A parent who wants what is best for a special needs child typically benefits by seeking legal counsel before proceeding to court to decide custody or visitation arrangements.
In Missouri, there are experienced family law attorneys with a clear understanding of child custody laws and successful records in assisting clients in the courtroom. This allows them to provide valuable resources and advice that can help one make informed decisions when facing legal challenges of the sort. A first logical step to take would be to contact an attorney to arrange a meeting. He or she would be able to assess an individual situation and offer guidance and support toward an amicable resolution.
Source: theindianalawyer.com, “Ringlespaugh Custody issues for parents of special-needs children“, Jan. 13, 2016
