Child Custody Proceedings Poses High Risk of Fathers' Suicide

Author: Alan Weiss
 

Situations following a separation de facto or divorce can be very distressing and difficult. Separated couples and their kids do not only go through the economic cost but also experience struggles in coping up with the psychological pressures as a result of separation.

In post-divorce process, men are discovered to experience higher problems in conquering the psychological pressures especially when it comes to child custody proceedings. Considering the prevalent results of Family Law courts battles wherein the mother usually triumphs the legal care of the child, the father is discovered to be more vulnerable to suffer from higher psychological problems.

According to research, fathers find it all too challenging to face losing effective contact with their kids. In effect, they are more vulnerable to suicide. In an Australian research, men aged 25 – 44 are most at chance of committing suicide in connection with the experiences under the family law system. In New Zealand, men also show to be the most at danger of suicide as a result from the problems experienced of losing child custody cases following family breakdown.

To minimize the risks of fathers committing suicide, the Australian Law now upholds the principle of shared parental responsibility, wherein both parents can spend quality time with their children despite being separated. When making decisions, family law courts now place primary consideration with shared-parenting in which separated fathers can have the chance to maintain proper relationship with their kids. The only example when this can be revoked is when family assault is engaged. In an instant wherein the court can establish that the child is abused by the father, the court will render a decision upholding the presumption that it is in the best interest of the child. In case the mother wins the child custody, it is possible that the father can no longer have access with the child. The purpose is to secure the child from potential conflicts and further abuse.

Separation de facto and divorce are both hard to deal with. To provide the child with security and comfort, families are bound by the law to observe support and mutual love. However, when it is necessary for the couples to separate, it is worth noting for parties to economically and emotionally prepare, especially when a child is engaged. If you are experiencing difficulties in family matters involving separation and child custody, please contact one of our family lawyers to be given a sufficient legal advice.
 

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