To give you a better idea about this book we will provide you with a paragraph or 2 from each chapter. This book will provide a guide for you to understand what is involved in getting child custody. Custody of Children After Divorce The process of Divorce is indeed painful. And if the misery of a prolonged battle for custody and monetary settlements are added to it then it is almost excruciating. Children from such a marriage are usually seen to be laboring under considerable emotional stress already and a custody battle is agonizing for them as well. In some cases though, it is imperative to discuss the question of child custody before the couple legally separate. The question of custody being an almost predominant issue in divorce suits you would be wise to update yourself about the nitty-gritty's of the issue so that you can make a well informed decision. Let us start from the basics. 'Child custody' is also referred to as 'guardianship', both of which are part legal terminology. The terms convey the sense of a lawful and realistic bond between parents and their children whereby the parents are required to look after the children and can decide on important questions on the children's behalf. Child Custody Cases The question of Child Custody arises when parents decide to put an end to their relationship with