Los Angeles Visitation Attorneys

Visitation Rights in California

In California, noncustodial parents have the right to seek visitation with their children, according to the discretion of the family court. The family court's main concern is the wellbeing of the child, and in most cases, they determine that it is best for children to maintain a healthy relationship with both parents. The family judge's top priority is the wellbeing of the children and will award visitation based on what he or she believes is in their best interests.

There are four main types of visitation:

• Reasonable Visitation – Typically, an order for reasonable visitation is open-ended and enables the parents to work out a visitation plan on their own. This order is often made when the parents have an amicable relationship that focuses on what is best for their children. However, even if the parents communicate well and are flexible, disagreements can occur that will cause complications in the visitation schedule.
• Scheduled Visitation – In many situations, it is helpful for the family to have a detailed visitation plan that specifically describes when each parent has visitation with the children. The schedule will outline the dates and times of visitation, including special occasions, holidays, and vacations.
• Supervised Visitation – If the judge believes the noncustodial parent could pose a threat to the safety and wellbeing of the children, they may order all visits to be supervised by the other parent, another adult, or a professional agency. The judge may also order supervised visitation if the children and parent need time to get familiar with each other.
• No Visitation – If the court determines that the children could suffer physical or emotional damage by visiting with the noncustodial parent, even while supervised, the judge may order no visitation. In such situations, the noncustodial parent will be ordered to have absolutely no contact with the children.

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Turn to Our Skilled Los Angeles Visitation Lawyers

At Claery & Hammond, LLP, our team is dedicated to helping parents protect their relationships with their children, and we can advocate for you before the court. It is very important that you retain knowledgeable representation to ensure your rights are not violated and that your voice is heard at your visitation hearing. Contact our experienced Los Angeles visitation attorneys to discuss your situation and learn more about your legal options.

Research has shown that children greatly benefit from having both parents maintain an active presence in their life, and our attorneys have seen firsthand just how hurtful it can be for the child to be denied having this important relationship. If you are a parent seeking visitation with your child following a divorce, separation, or break-up, you need to ensure your rights are protected.

Our Los Angeles visitation attorneys understand how much your children mean to you, and we can fight to preserve your rights to visitation. Regardless of the specific circumstances of your visitation case, you can be confident that our firm will provide the tireless advocacy you need before the family court.

Fighting for visitation rights? Contact us at (310) 817-6904 or fill out afree case evaluation form to discuss your options today!