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Misuse of Children

In the heat of divorce proceedings, it's easy to lose sight of the fact that the parents are getting divorced and not the children.

It is inappropriate to raise custody and visitation issues to gain an advantage in negotiations over financial issues. Such tactics only heighten the emotional tension and make settlement more difficult. Your lawyer is not ethically permitted to raise custody or visitation issues in order to gain an advantage in financial matters. You should not ask your lawyer to act contrary to this ethical obligation.

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