CHILD CUSTODY

Child Custody Attorney

A child custody attorney is someone that has focused part of their legal practice on family law and advocates for fathers or mothers throughout the custody process. Each state has its own family code and standards for these types of cases. Child custody cases that worked outside of the legal system, but many parents’ preconceived notions of how the child custody process works are usually missing steps or end up giving a bad deal to one or the other in the long run.

Arriving a the decision to hire a child custody attorney is often not an easy one. If a separation or divorce or a guardian has placed a child in an unsafe environment, having an experienced child custody attorney at your side will give you your best chance for a fair agreement.

After an allocation of parental responsibility is filed, a court will determine physical vs. legal custody. This involves determining who the children will live with, who will be the main decision-maker concerning the children, the time allocated between each parent to be with the children, and what’s in the child’s best interest.

Determining Factors for Custody Cases

Visitation and parental status of your children are determined by a family law court. The number one factor a court will take into account with visitation and parental status is “the best interest of the child.” They also take the following into account concerning the custody of your children:

• Physical & Mental Health Of Parent
• Financial Needs of Children
• Child’s Wishes
• Children’s Relationship with Members of Household
• Evidence of Alcohol or Drugs Abuse
• Children’s Healthcare / Well-being
• Proximity Between Parents
• Living Situation of Parent
• Financials of Parent