Getting Help for Your Child Custody Case

Whenever possible, courts like to award joint custody of children to both parents. However, in certain circumstances it is in the best interest of the child to be in the sole custody of one parent. First and foremost, family courts make their decisions based on the best interest of the child. If one parent has been shown to be destructive, violent, unstable, or dangerous, they will often be denied custody of their child.

Child custody is awarded to one or both parents during the dissolution of a marriage or of any other type of relationship in which a child is involved. When sole custody is awarded, the non-custodial parent will usually retain visitation rights that will allow them to see the child on weekends, for holidays, or during supervised daytime visits.

In general, courts like to see children have relationships with both of their parents, but this is not always possible. If you are hoping to reach a child custody agreement, but are having a difficult time, it may be wise to contact a Los Angeles child custody from our law office. Our Los Angeles family law attorneys have worked on numerous child custody cases and have created amicable arrangements for many clients.