Statistics Reveal That Many Child Custody Cases Turn on Smoking Habits

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Statistics Reveal That Many Child Custody Cases Turn on Smoking Habits

When parents decide to pursue a divorce and the issue of child custody is contested, there are many different types of evidence regarding the lifestyles of the parents that can be deemed relevant when it comes to deciding on custody based on the best interests of the child.  According to many different cases across the country, the issue of one parent having a smoking habit is becoming a factor in the decisions made by courts regarding child custody.

Overall, nearly 20 different jurisdictions have ruled that the smoking habit of one parent should be a factor that’s considered when deciding on child custody.  There have also been reports of child custody orders that require a parent not to smoke in his or her home for a period of 24 – 48 hours before a child spends any time in that home.  There have also been an increasing number of cases where custody and/or visitation was altered because of the smoking habit of one of the parents.

This growing trend should be troubling news for any parent who smokes and who faces a child custody battle, as study after study has shown that being exposed to second-hand smoke can lead to long-term harm for a person of any age.  Most legal experts expect this trend to continue because of the increasingly intense stigma attached to this habit.

San Diego Child Custody Lawyers

If you are a father and you are facing the possibility of having to fight for child custody, you need to be aware that almost any aspect of your life could come under scrutiny when a court decides on custody based on the best interests of a child.  Therefore, you need to seek immediate legal help to begin building your case to provide yourself the best chance possible for a positive result.

If you face this type of a legal battle, you need to seek the help of San Diego child custody lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of fathers for many years.  Contact the Men’s Legal Center today to schedule an initial consultation.

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