Positive and negative aspects of joint custody

The system of joint children, along with the division of property, one of the key points when it poses a Divorce. This area has been promoting the concept of "shared parenting? as one that would more effectively combine the interests of both parents in their children's development.

This figure is no longer a child's time allocation of 50% between father and mother (although the same could be decided in an eventual agreement) but the assumption of both the same rights and responsibilities in the area of ​​their upbringing, education and development.

The advantages of shared custody arrangements

- First of all, is an involvement of both parents in the lives of their children, but none of them is left behind in the adoption of decisions, reducing much of the frustration and conflict after divorce.

- Women, which is usually attributed whom custody of the child, you can enjoy more time to rebuild their lives after divorce and develop personally and professionally.

- Would disappear impediments to either parent could spend time with the child, with no right to use visitation as a weapon between parents.

- As a result, the child's emotional stability may increase, reducing the problems of social introversion and school failure as typical of any divorce proceedings.

The disadvantages of the same

- Of course, it requires a great deal of responsibility, effort and commitment. After all, continually see your ex after the divorce might not be something nice, especially in certain circumstances (for example, still harbored feelings for her).

- It would be an attitude to dialogue and understanding on the part of both to decide the terms under which it will move the upbringing and education of the young, it may be hindered by the possible deterioration in the relationship prior to divorce.

- On the other hand, carried to its extreme would be very difficult for the child, to have it to move continuously from one home to another, especially if both parents live far from each other.



As can be seen, these drawbacks are far outweighed by the benefits, which has made this type of preferential custody in the legal systems of many countries, highlighting its great benefits to both spouses.

Trying to carry to term a flexible and encourage maximum communication and cooperation between the parents are the two key issues that will ensure the success of this alternative.



Begoña Alcaine Basin

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