In any divorce, child custody and visitation can be the most contentious and emotionally challenging part of the process. Divorce can also be an unsettling experience for children if not handled efficiently or justly, affecting them for years to come. Once you and your child’s other parent decide to go your separate ways, the question arises of who will primarily care for your child, both physically and financially. Oftentimes, it will be difficult for arguing parents to fairly conclude how custody and visitation will be determined.
A competent San Jose child custody lawyer, such as ours at Foreman & Rugile, can help reduce the impact that divorce has on children, while finding solutions to even the most contentious of your custody and visitation concerns. When we advocate on your behalf, you can rest assured you will receive personalized attention and representation based on your unique needs and circumstances.
Factors Affecting Custody & Visitation in California:
If you are awarded primary physical custody of children, this means your children reside with you most of the time. The other parent, who does not have primary physical custody, is normally awarded visitation rights, which allows the non-custodial parent to maintain a meaningful relationship with the children. If your ex-spouse lives in another state, there could be some complex legal issues that will need to be sorted out with the help of a child custody attorney.