CHILD CUSTODY
Custody is the charge and control of a child, including the right to make all major decisions such as education, religious upbringing, training, health and welfare. Custody usually refers to a combination of physical custody and legal custody. Many factors influence an award of custody and the way a case is presented in court can have a large impact on the result for you and your children. If you are awarded the children as a primary custodial parent, it has far reaching consequences both to you and to their well-being and development. However there are so many different ways to deal with custody it is best to discuss with an attorney all the options and the effects of those choices.
Contact us today for more details on what is the best path to take in dealing with child custody, support and visitation.
949.259.3041 760.481.8989
CHILD VISITATION
The standard for child custody determinations in California is the overall best interest of the child with an emphasis on assuring the “health, safety, and welfare” of the child and “frequent and continuing contact” with both parents absent child abuse, domestic violence, or where the contact would not be in the best interest of the child.
A common challenge for the court is to decide who will get custody of the child. Child custody may be petitioned by parents, grandparents, stepparents, or any person who believes they can provide suitable care and guidance to the child.
The court looks first to grant custody to both parents jointly or to either parent before looking to grant custody to other persons. California however does not currently establish a preference or a presumption for or against joint custody arrangements. Visitation always seems to be a bone of contention in some family disputes. However,there are so many ways of working on a settlement . Ms. Brenner has training and experience in dealing with couples in the mediation and counseling arena and has worked out numerous disputes involving visitation.
For more information contact her office today at
949.259.3140 760.481.8989
