A fascinating and painful news article came out of Great Britain today. A transgendered woman has been denied direct access to her children by the courts. Although this article comes from Great Britain it highlights the same issues that American Courts struggle with – What is in the best interest of the children? The answer is often not a straightforward one. Parents often disagree with each other and are diametrically opposed to what is in their children’s best interest. If the parents cannot agree then it is left to the courts to decide. In the Great Britain case the family in question was a member of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. The judge determined that no direct contact was in the best interest of the children out of concern that if there was contact the children would be ostracized in their community. This case is clearly an extreme case. However, custody disputes often arise in divorces. Custody disputes require not only skill on the part of the attorneys, but sensitivity. Our office has experience in addressing these types of matters. If you have questions about child custody please contact one of our experienced attorneys at IANDOLI & EDENS (908) 879-9499.
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