Newport Beach Visitation Lawyer
Child custody is often one of the most contentious issues in a divorce. Typically, both parties are extremely concerned with preserving their relationship with their children. It is often very difficult for parents to envision how their new life with their children, possibly splitting time between two households, will allow them to have the time they want to have with their children.
At Violet P. Woodhouse, APC, Orange County child custody attorney Violet P. Woodhouse has been practicing law since 1993 and became a Certified Family Law Specialist, conferred by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in 1997. Attorney Woodhouse is well-versed at creating child custody and visitation agreements that are designed with your goals in mind and to serve the best interests of the children.
We Can Create a Parenting Plan Tailored to Your Family's Needs
When the court is making decisions regarding child custody and visitation, it typically starts with the idea that both parents should play an active role in their children's lives. While making those decisions, the court attempts to discern and serve the best interests of the children. Our experience allows us to keep your goals and the children's best interests balanced as much as possible as we work to secure a parenting plan that will work for your family today and into the future.
Aspects of Child Custody
Child custody is split into two components: Legal and physical custody. Legal custody is the right to make decisions regarding the upbringing of your children. Physical custody refers to where the children reside. Both of these may be jointly or solely awarded. When parents have shared custody of children, they will typically reside with one parent, the custodial parent, and have visitation with the other, the non-custodial parent.
Relocations
If a custodial parent wishes to relocate with the children, he or she must seek the permission of the court unless that parent has sole joint and physical custody, or written expressed permission /agreement from the non-custodial parent.
Contact Us
Let our experience and skill work to preserve your relationship with your children as the next chapter of your family's life is being written. Turn to the law firm of Violet P. Woodhouse, APC, in Newport Beach, California. Call 949-467-9146, toll free at 866-934-1764 or simply contact us online to schedule your initial consultation.
