Religion and Child Custody

The United States is an incredibly diverse nation with citizens representing many different religions and cultures. With such a large number of religions and cultures, making decisions regarding child custody and upbringing can be complicated and confusing in the event of divorce if the parents each practice a different religion.

In the event of a divorce, many parents are unsure how to handle the division of a household that practices more than just one religion. If you need assistance or advice when it comes to making child custody decisions, contact an experienced Orlando child custody attorney of the Schlegel Law Group today at 407-648-0280 and schedule an initial consultation to discuss your legal options.

Deciding on Child Custody

No matter the religions in question, judges will make child custody decisions based on what they believe is in a child’s best interest. If a child’s parents practice different religions, the following issues will be considered in child custody decisions:

• Does either religion put the child in harm in the present or in the future?
• Will both parents receive legal custody of the child? Legal custody gives a parent the right to make decisions regarding a child’s upbringing, and this includes religious considerations. If a parent is not awarded legal custody, he or she does not have the right to make decisions regarding his or her child’s religious upbringing.

If you have questions about religion and child custody, contact a qualified legal representative today.

Contact Us

At the Schlegel Law Group, our Orlando custody lawyers are dedicated to giving you the support you need throughout the divorce process. Contact us today at 407-648-0280 to learn more about how we can help you.