In dealing with the issue of custody it is important to know that it is the children’s best interest that are the central focus of the court’s concern. Most anything that touches upon this family’s -- family unit is important in determining what’s in the children’s best interest.

One of the most critical elements in deciding whether or not compromises can be reached or not is how well the parents can communicate and whether the parents have a recognition that the other parent has a right to have a relationship with the children and that the children have a right to have a relationship with both parents.