Divorce is a very hard thing to deal with, especially if there are children involved.
Most parents are so hurt and frustrated by the situation that they end up making things worse for their children because they do not understand how child custody works.
Take a little time to read up on the child custody laws in your state, and then determine the best course of action as you are trying to reach an agreement with your ex-spouse.
The majority of the time, both parents will receive joint custody of the children.
Usually the children live with the mother for a good portion of the time.
A standard visiting schedule for the father includes regular weekend visits and also alternating holidays so that the children spend time with each parent during the holiday weekends.
Most judges are willing to work with both parents to find an agreement for both sides, so it is a good idea to try to work out a schedule with your ex-spouse if you think that you can communicate well enough to lay out the details.
You may consider using a mediator or someone who is unbiased to the situation, this process is usually cheaper than paying for a lawyer to work out the details.
But, if there is a lot of conflict about the future of the children and you are concerned about losing custody or not seeing your children often, then you should definitely find a lawyer that is family with custody cases.
You can never be too safe, especially if you don't understand the court system in your area or you think that your spouse is trying to screw you over.
As you are working out the custody details, remember that you need to keep your children forefront in your mind.
Both parents need to work out an agreement that will be easy for the kids to handle and allow them to see both parents on a regular basis.