Child Custody & Visitation
Custody and visitation are matters of great concern to parents. The standard for custody awards is the best interests of the child. To determine best interests, courts will focus on the need for stability, and try to assess which parent has historically acted as the primary caretaker of the child and which parent is the child more bonded to. In many cases, the answer to this question is both parents. Often, both parents play an almost equal role and in such cases, the court will want to continue that involvement to the greatest extent possible. We know the law and can show the court your strengths, and point out the other parent's weaknesses in order to obtain the best possible outcome. Most of all, you are interested in maximum time with your child, the ability to make decisions and have control, and financial implications regarding the type of custody awarded. We know these laws and can pull you through this maze as quickly and painlessly as possible.