Handling Child Custody, Visitation and Support Issues
Concern for the health and safety of children is among the most important factors during and after a divorce proceeding. Drafting an appropriate and fair custody or visitation plan can make the process easier for your children whether or not you are going through an emotional divorce.
At the Law Offices of David P. Schwarz, we work with every client to discover a plan that will help achieve their goals. Attorney David Schwarz's education in the field of psychology offers us a unique insight into your concerns and the emotional state of your children throughout child custody proceedings.
If you need to speak with a lawyer, contact our Orange County child custody attorneys online, call 714-361-9875 or call us toll free at 877-387-7112. With the Law Office of David P. Schwarz, you will receive compassionate advice on each step of the child custody process. We offer complimentary consultations to discuss your case and your custody goals.
Custody and Visitation
Whether you are seeking joint or primary custody, we can offer experienced assistance. Attorney Schwarz has helped families sort out their child custody concerns for more than a decade. Our experience allows us to assist with a range of child custody matters, including:
- Joint custody — With joint custody, each parent receives equal time share. Arrangements vary depending on the age of children involved.
- Primary custody — The parent with primary custody has the child living in her or his home the majority of the time. The other parent has regular visitation rights.
- Legal custody — Legal custody determines who is responsible for all child-related decision making. This includes decisions about medical treatment and where the child attends school.
- Physical custody — In cases where the parents share custody, physical custody determines the child's full-time residence.
- Visitation — Visitation is often granted to parents who do not have primary physical custody of their children. It offers continuing contact with your children to offer stability and comfort through what can be a difficult time for your children.
- Child support — The state of California bases child support arrangements on the income of both parents, and the amount of time spent with the children. We will work with you to find a fair and equitable resolution to your child support concerns to allow you to move on with your life after divorce or custody battle.
Regardless of your child custody desires, we can offer confident representation aimed at ensuring your goals are met with the best interests of your children in mind.
Modifications of Court Orders
Our lives are constantly changing. We can assist you with child custody modifications, child support modifications and the modification of visitation arrangements if the plan no longer functions or is not being adhered to by one of the parties involved. Modification is possible in a wide variety of situations including those involving a change of income, change of school or when one parent is in contempt of the arrangement.
Contact a Costa Mesa Parenting Plan Attorney
Contact our law firm to discuss your child custody, visitation support and child support enforcement concerns with an experienced lawyer.
