Child Custody Attorneys

Child Custody Lawyers - Information

What is Child Custody?

In the case of divorce, generally, the court having jurisdiction of the divorce proceedings at times also determines who shall have custody of the child or children from the marriage. Under the common statutory provision, the parents of a child or children born within a marriage are joint guardians of that child and the rights of both parents are equal--each parent has an equal right to the custody of the child when they separate.

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.

Should I hire a Child Custody Lawyer?

A lawyer that specializes in child custody cases can help expedite the custody process.