Just the idea that you could end up losing custody of your child is something that’s likely to strike fear in your heart. At Law Office of Michael L. Fell, we know how serious this threat is. We understand that you will do everything you can to get the custody rights you deserve. To learn more about your rights, read on and then contact Law Office of Michael L. Fell at 949-585-9055 for a free consultation.
There are a number of factors the courts will use to decide custody
In a perfect world, every divorce that involved children would lead to custody agreements everyone could agree on. Unfortunately, this is rarely the reality. It’s common not just for parents to disagree about custody, but for grandparents, stepparents, and other adults to feel that they have a right to custody.
When there is a disagreement about custody, a judge will have to review the case and make a decision about what’s best for the child. This judge will think about the moral fitness of each parent as well as their physical and mental health. They will think about where the child has been living and if they can stay there, and they will consider the ability of both parents to offer stability to the child.
Depending on the age of the child in question, the court may also consider what the child wants to do. The ability of the parents to care for the development of their child, as well as any prior convictions involving domestic violence, will also be taken into consideration.
If you turn to Law Office of Michael L. Fell for help with your case, we will ensure the judge has all the necessary evidence to clearly see why you should get the custody you’re looking for. For example, if allegations are being made against you, then we will fight those allegations. If you are worried about the safety of your child, then we will be sure the court is aware of this. We’ve worked on similar cases for many years and have experience involving social workers, child psychologists, and others who can help build your case.
There are two main types of custody
As we fight for your rights, one of the most important things we’ll do is ensure you understand your custody options. There are actually two main custody types: Legal and physical. In almost all cases, both parents will have legal custody. This means they can make legal decisions for their child, like at the doctor’s office or their school. Legal custody can be shred even if physical custody is not.
On the other hand, physical custody refers to where the child actually lives. Joint custody is possible in a number of ways, including 50-50. Ideally you and the co-parent will come up with a schedule that works for you and that’s best for the child. If not, the new can work with the judge to have a schedule created.