Moreover, a lawyer's primary role is to assist a client with their legal needs. It may be important for a parent to obtain an independent counselor who is there to assist a parent who is dealing with the intense emotional upheaval caused by the situation. A counselor may also provide tools which can be used to improve parent communication. Sometimes the effects of custody disputes upon children are extreme, and child counseling may also be necessary. Discuss these issues with your attorney prior to beginning the counseling process.
Parents can take steps to minimize the impact of litigation upon their children.
These include not discussing the litigation with the children. Also, parents should refrain from making negative or disparaging comments about the other parent in the presence of the children. The other parent will always be the father or mother of the child. Parents should reinforce the fact that the other parent loves the child and assist a child in looking forward to visiting the other parent. Visitation exchanges of the children can be stressful scenes filled with tension and harsh words.