There are many unfair stereotypes out there for mothers who do not maintain primary custody of their children. While in some situations a father may have custody due to a mothers inability to provide a safe environment for their child , there are many other reasons why this may occur.
To help disprove, here are a few instances where a mother may not have primary custody:
- In some situations the court may determine that the father better equipped to provide for the children. This happens more and more these days with more mother working outside of the home and fathers staying home with the kids.
- There are also perfectly effective mothers who are going through life circumstances where the child are better off with the father. The mother may be attending college or working odd hours. This agreement should be put into writing though, because in some cases a mother may believe that a verbal agreement with the father will hold up in court when they go to get custody back. In some cases, the child is not returned to the mother custody without proper documentation.
- If the mother travels for work and the father does not, the parents may make an agreement about custody.
- Some mothers may simply realize the children’s father is more nurturing to their children, giving the father primary custody.
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Parents, in many cases want to do what is best for the child and it takes two loving parents to make the right decision. The stigma is often unfair, leaving mothers to feel inadequate when they do not have primary custody.
With some mothers working and fathers playing a larger role in the day to day lives of children, society just needs some time to catch up on how custody is judged. To discuss custody matters with a Vancouver WA divorce attorney who understands all of your family’s needs, click here!