Child Custody Issues

Over the years I have noticed a trend that disturbs me in divorce matters.  Many times custody battles are based more on what is in the best financial interest and not the best interest of the child.  It is one thing to fight for more time with your children in a divorce or paternity case because you want to spend time with them.  That I applaud.  However, when trying to get joint custody solely to avoid or reduce child support, that is a disturbing trend.  Civility, commons sense and good lawyering can hopefully get pat this disturbing trend.