For couples who have children together, divorce can be especially hard to endure. While you both may want what is best for your children, you may have diverging ideas of how to accomplish that goal. You can do several things to preserve your parental rights and maintain a strong relationship with your children as you navigate divorce and the period after it. You can protect your custodial rights by continuously being there for your child and showing that you are in a stable position to care for them. Make positive decisions that keep your child’s best interests in mind and the court will be mindful of your actions and how you are supporting your child when they are determining custody arrangements.