Glendora Child Custody & Visitation Attorneys
Sole Child Custody - Joint Child Custody - Legal Custody - Physical Custody - Modifications - Visitation - Parenting Time - Parental Rights - Relocation
Child custody can refer to legal custody or physical custody. Legal custody encompasses the ability to make decisions on behalf of the child, including medical, educational and religious decisions. Physical custody refers to where the child will physically reside.
Child custody can be joint custody or sole custody. Joint custody refers to shared custody between the mother and father. Sole custody refers to one parent having total custody over the child, either legal custody, physical custody or both.
Most of the time, child custody disputes center around physical custody. Typically, there will be a primary custodial parent, with whom the child will reside the majority of the time. For the other parent, the time spent with the child is commonly referred to as visitation, shared custody or parenting time.
Call (626) 594-4487 to discuss your child custody family law issue with an attorney who is also a California Board-certified family law specialist (certified by the State Bar of California).
If you have a dispute regarding child custody, the court can appoint a minor's counsel to represent the interest of the child. If child custody is highly disputed, the parties can request, or the court can order, a child custody evaluation.
At Stettner & Morris, our divorce lawyers are Board-certified family law specialists (certified by the State Bar of California), with significant experience handling cases where a minor's counsel is involved or where the court ordered a child custody evaluation. Contact us today to discuss the specific circumstances of your case.
Child Custody Modifications - Relocation Issues
Where there has been a significant change in circumstances, a party can request the court to modify child custody or visitation. Some situations that may warrant a change of custody or a modification of a visitation schedule include relocation (also called a move away), a parent's new love interest who may have a drug or alcohol problem, or other situation that may present a danger for the child.
We also represent parties with international relocation problems, including Hague Convention cases or international kidnapping by one of the parents or relatives.
For assistance with a child custody modification request or to discuss your specific situation with an experienced family law attorney, please schedule a confidential consultation by calling us at (626) 594-4487 or by filling out the family law intake form on our Contact page. We can provide you with experienced, dedicated, knowledgeable advice and representation; call today.
Because your future matters, retain a California Board-certified family law specialist to represent you in your divorce or family matter.
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