Child Custody Attorney in Westlake Village
Understanding Different Types of Child Custody
When two parents decide to get a
divorce, child custody must be determined. Divorce will have a serious effect
on the child's future, so the decision regarding custody must be carefully
made in order to ensure the child's best interest is served. If parents
fail to do so, the child could suffer unnecessarily for something that
was not their fault or decision.
When deciding child custody, the court chooses between four variations:
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Sole physical custody
- Only one parent has custody
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Sole legal custody
- Both parents share custody
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Joint physical custody
- Determines Who the Child Lives With
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Joint legal custody
- Determines who makes important life-decisions for the underage child
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Important Factors in Child Custody
Child custody matters are often the most contentious aspects in divorce.
We understand this fact and we know that when the welfare and well-being
of your child is at stake, there is very little you would not do. Difficulties
arise when the parties in a divorce or custody case are unable to come
to a mutual agreement as to what will be in their child's best interests.
The most common factors that could influence or determine child custody
based on the child's best interests are:
- The capability of each parent to financially provide for the child
- Whether or not each parent will be able to maintain a physical home and
safe living space for the child
- If each parent can emotionally and spiritually attend to the child's
needs and wishes
- How much each parent is willing and able to personally invest in the child's
upbringing
- Issues involving alcohol or drug addiction can also influence the court's
decision regarding child custody
Another key factor in child custody cases is determining not only the child's
relationship with each parent, but whether the child has a reasonable
preference as to where he or she wishes to live. The guiding factor, and
which holds the most influence in child custody cases, is always the best
interests of the child.
Our firm knows how complicated child custody cases can become, and we know
the extent to which some parents will go to attempt to obtain custody
of their child, even if it is not in their child's best interests.
Our firm is dedicated to helping you to protect your parental rights and
obtain the outcome you feel is best for your children.
Divorce Orders for Noncustodial Parents: Visitation
Have you been denied custody of your child? Even if this is the case, you
still have the right to fight for visitation. This ensures that you still
have the right to see your child and spend quality time with them after
your divorce is finalized. Without a visitation order, the other custodial
parent could refuse you the right to visit your child, speak with them,
or contact them in any way. This will be impossible the moment you obtain
a visitation order from a
family law judge. Visitation rights are usually ordered by a judge when it is proven
that severing the noncustodial parent's relationship with their child
would not be in the child's best interest.
The best interests of the child are always the deciding factor for any
matter involving a child in divorce, which is why you need a Westlake
Village divorce lawyer who can skillfully build and present a strong argument
on your behalf. Attorney Richard Ross has
over 30 years of family law experience. He has even been
board certified in family law by the California Board of Legal Specialization, which requires extensive
testing and peer review. Set up your initial consultation with an attorney
from Richard Ross Associates today to find out how we can help you obtain
visitation rights in Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks.
Contact the Team at Richard Ross Associates Today
Searching for an experienced child custody lawyer in Westlake Village,
CA? In order to win a custody or visitation case, you will need an attorney
who can skillfully build your case to prove that your child's best
interests lie with you having custody or visitation rights.
Contact Richard Ross Associates to learn how we can provide such capable representation. Attorney Ross
has over 30 years of experience in family law and is a
board-certified family law specialist. Speak with us today to set up your
case evaluation with a
Thousand Oaks child custody attorney who can fight for the custody order that you and your child deserve.