If you are seeking a court order in California for child custody and parenting time, you will need to participate in child custody mediation. You can choose to use our San Diego child custody attorneys or Orange County child custody lawyers for mediation, or you can choose a private mediator.
It's important to understand that the mediator is hired by the court to make a recommendation to the court about custody and visitation. In child custody mediation, the mediator will be forming an opinion and advising the court. Whom you choose to use as a mediator, and the issues that you bring up in mediation, can help or hurt your case for custody. Our San Diego child custody lawyers offer experienced, trusted advocacy focused on your child's best interest. When you need legal help with a child custody matter, call our offices in San Diego or Orange County at 619-378-4033 or 949-242-0656 or email us today.
Child Custody Lawyers in San Diego & Orange County
The San Diego child custody attorneys at Boyd Contreras LLP, can help you choose wisely. Our child custody attorneys in San Diego & Orange County will talk with you about your family, your goals and the situation you are in and can then advise you on whether a private or public mediator may be better for your case. We can also advise you on how to present your issues in a manner that best communicates your position.
Our San Diego child custody lawyers help our clients develop clear and realistic expectations of the outcomes they can hope to achieve in mediation or in family court. California family law is, for example, interested in ensuring that every child maintains a healthy, safe and stable relationship with both parents. The court is unlikely to approve a custody agreement that denies one parent the right to see his or her child unless there is a compelling safety reason. We will explain how California family law relates to your specific case.
Child Custody Matters & Court?
Child custody matters that must be made by a family court judge include:
- Custody and parenting time, if those issues cannot be decided in mediation or by private agreement between the parents
- Changes to an existing child custody agreement, including move-away situations (you cannot move away with your child without notifying the other parent and bringing a motion to court)
- Requests for supervised visitation if you know or suspect the other parent has abused or neglected your child (we also defend parents who have been charged with neglect or abuse)
- Changes to court-ordered child support because child custody has changed and a parent now has more or less time with a child
Our San Diego child visitation lawyers are skilled and experienced civil litigators. We understand California family codes. We are strong advocates on your side in court.
Problems With Child Custody Agreements
A well-defined parenting time agreement can minimize the potential for problems between parents, but problems can still develop. A parent is consistently late picking up or dropping off a child. A parent makes plans to take the child on vacation during the time the child should have been with the other parent. If a party is violating a child custody agreement, you can ask a family court judge to change or enforce the custody order.
When you are represented by the child custody lawyers at Boyd Contreras LLP, you can trust that we will work to protect your financial interests, the best interest of your child, and your working relationship with the co-parent with whom you will need to work until your child reaches the age of 18.
Contact a San Diego Child Custody Attorney Today!
For more information about child custody, contact us online for a free initial consultation with a San Diego child custody lawyer at our San Diego or Irvine office or call 619-378-4033 or 949-242-0656.
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