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How a Custody Battle Is Like a Liminal Space

Posted by Joseph D. Lento | Oct 21, 2024 | 0 Comments

The term “liminal space” has grown increasingly popular across the internet and culture in general in recent years. Most people are familiar with physical liminal spaces depicted in pictures on Instagram and other such platforms.

However, liminal spaces can also consist of experiences and emotional or psychological states. For example, perhaps you're getting a divorce. An extended custody battle could resemble a liminal space in many ways.

While considering the way a custody battle and a liminal space are similar, remember that hiring the right custody attorneys can make a significant difference in your case's outcome. At the Lento Law Firm's Family Law Team, we're prepared to offer the legal support you need right now. Get started today by submitting your information through our online contact form or calling us at 888-535-3686.

What Are the Qualities of a Liminal Space?

There's no consensus on what exactly is and isn't a liminal space. In some instances, there could certainly be debate over whether a particular example qualifies.

Generally, though, a physical liminal space is (or represents) a transition. Common examples of liminal spaces include doorways and stairwells.

A liminal space can also be an experience, even one that primarily affects you in invisible and internal ways. Any experience that involves a transition to a new phase of life could theoretically qualify as a liminal space.

How Is an Extended Custody Battle Like a Liminal Space?

A liminal space, in psychological and emotional terms, represents a time in our lives when we transition from one stage to the next. Sometimes, these transitions are characterized by a sense of joy and excitement. An example of this would be a recent graduate transitioning into the world of adulthood.

Other liminal spaces may be less comfortable. You've likely grown accustomed to a certain family arrangement. During a custody battle, you're stuck in a state of limbo (hence the term “liminal”), waiting to start the next chapter.

This type of liminal space might not be the type that offers a sense of peace or calm that some physical liminal spaces on social media can offer. Just remember that fighting for the ideal outcome is better than agreeing to a custody arrangement that isn't fair to you or your child. Even if the fight takes time, in the long run, the outcome may be better for everyone involved.

The Effects of an Emotional Liminal Space

In the article above, researchers point out that the human brain tends to enjoy routine and consistency. Interruptions to a person's routine can have significant mental health effects. During an extended custody battle, you may be naturally prone to greater stress than you would normally be.

Addressing your mental health needs during this time is crucial. So is making sure you've hired lawyers qualified to protect your rights throughout the custody trial process. Knowing you have the right team on your side can guard against some of the stress you might otherwise face as you work to resolve a custody disagreement.

We at the Lento Law Firm Family Law Team are committed to helping you navigate this experience with confidence and peace of mind. Learn more about how we can help by calling us today at 888-535-3686 or contacting us through our online form.

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Joseph D. Lento

"I pride myself on having heart and driving hard to get results!" Attorney Joseph D. Lento is a veteran of one of the nation's busiest family courts with nearly 20 years' experience passionately helping families. By day, he worked in the trenches of family court, and at night, he studied the law. He helped countless families while working at family court, and he went on to become an attorney, dedicating his law practice to continuing the work he started years earlier. Mr. Lento's experience both behind the scenes and on the front lines allows him to understand a client's family law matter from all angles, and allows him to find and employ the most effective strategies to get favorable outcomes for any client. Joseph D. Lento is licensed in New Jersey and New York, and is admitted pro hac vice as needed nationwide. In the courtroom and in life, attorney Joseph D. Lento stands up when the bell rings! He does not settle for the easiest outcome, and instead prioritizes his clients' needs and protects their interests.

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