Best Parenting Practices in Child Custody Cases

Ask anyone who has been through a divorce and they will tell you that it was one of the most
stressful times of their lives. Then ask them how their children handled it and they will probably
tell you about even more stress for everyone involved. At Green & Metcalf, we understand the
stress that divorce causes and the accompanying angst of child custody issues, which is why our
attorneys work hard to find a solution that works for all members of your family.

“As much as divorced spouses may not want to see each other, they do, in fact, have to continue
to co-parent with each other in the most amicable way possible. This is what we try to achieve in
every child custody case,” said Norman Green, Senior Partner at Green & Metcalf of Vero
Beach, FL.

To help parents find a way to co-parent with their ex, we suggest a few tips to achieve the best
possible situation. The most important thing to remember is to stay in regular contact with your
ex and maintain constant communication over all things that relate to the children. In addition,
parents should agree on time shared with the children and have rules that you both follow, which
will reinforce a united front by both parents.

“Above all else, children should be reassured that they are still loved and supported by parents
who may no longer be together. They need to know that the divorce wasn’t their fault, and that
their parents will still be part of their lives, even if it’s on a part-time basis,” Green said.
Norman A. Green is the founder and a partner of Green & Metcalf, P.A. He has over 40 years of
experience in the practice fields of criminal defense and family law (divorce, child custody, child
support, paternity, modifications of existing orders, prenuptial agreements and alimony cases).

Norman A. Green is the founder and a partner of Green & Metcalf - Attorneys At Law. He has over 40 years of experience in the practice fields of criminal defense and family law (divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, modifications of existing orders, prenuptial agreements and alimony cases).