Austin, TX family law attorney Jamie Kerr talks about the biggest challenges he faces in handling a custody dispute. He explains that the biggest obstacle in a custody battle is helping clients prioritize the children and keep their focus on the kids. Often, clients become too invested in the litigation process, trying to punish or hurt the other parent. In these situations, they can lose sight of the number one priority: helping their children maintain as healthy a relationship as possible with both parents.

He emphasizes that parents should focus on loving their kids rather than engaging in the legal battle. The litigation aspect is something the attorney handles, but the parents’ anger toward the other party should not become their primary focus. Guiding clients to maintain this perspective is a challenge he frequently encounters in high-conflict custody cases.