Most people understand – especially those who have been through a divorce – that perhaps the most difficult aspect of dissolving a marriage is deciding which spouse is going to obtain primary custody of the child or children of that marriage.  Few parents who are not awarded custody are happy with that result, but that disappointment does not mean that drastic action should be taken.  Unfortunately, that appears to be what occurred recently in El Cajon.

According to the police, this San Diego County child custody controversy came to a head when a 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, kidnapping, burglary, child cruelty, assault with a firearm and illegal discharge of a firearm in the wake of an incident where the man allegedly took his son from a babysitter.

Specifically, the man arrived at a home where the 9-year-old boy was staying with a babysitter at 11 p.m.  He demanded his son, but the babysitter refused, so the suspect allegedly pulled a gun, fired two shots and then left with the boy.  The father returned the son to his mother’s home on Sunday morning unharmed, and police soon took him into custody.

Carlsbad Family Law Attorneys

This unfortunate situation provides an example of how not to handle a San Diego child custody problem.  Clearly, there is much in the way of antagonism between the parties, and the person who suffers the worst in these situations is usually the child.  Parents who are seeking an end to their marriage should work hard to do so in a manner that’s efficient and civil so that the interests of their children can be protected.

This can be done by seeking the help of Carlsbad family law attorneys who have many years of experience in helping couples work out their differences by way of mediation or a marital settlement agreement negotiation so that these situations do not arise.  If you are facing the end of your marriage and you want to move on quickly and civilly, contact Zonder Family Law today to schedule an initial consultation.