Custody and Access
Determining who is to have custody of the children and access arrangements is one of the most difficult issues to resolve following relationship breakdown. At Berman Barristers we understand that this is a highly emotional issue as both parents presumably love their children a great deal and want to spend as much time with their children as possible. We aim to achieve a custody and access arrangement which is in the best interests of the children and which is mutually agreeable and satisfying for both parents.
Many clients have heard of the term “joint custody” but do not realize that it does not mean an equal sharing of time with the children. Typically it means that while the children live primarily with one parent, both parents will have equal decision making power with respect to major decisions affecting the children. These arrangements require a considerable amount of flexibility and co-operation on the part of the parents. Thus, they are not always appropriate, particularly where parents have a difficult time communicating and where there is a history of conflict. We ensure that the custody arrangement that is put in place is the most appropriate in light of the parents’ relationship with each other and the children’s relationship with the parents.
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