Child Custody Overview
Under California law, child custody has two parts: physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody addresses the periods of time the child will be with and under the supervision of each parent. Legal custody addresses the rights and responsibilities of each parent to make decisions regarding the health, education and welfare of the child.
There are many variations to custody orders. If you and the other parent are not able to agree on a custody arrangement for your child, a judge will make the decision.
Custody and visitation can be decided on a temporary basis while the divorce is pending if there are immediate problems that have to be resolved.
Initial or "temporary" custody and visitation orders require careful consideration. They should not be treated lightly with the assumption that an unsatisfactory order will be corrected or modified later on, whether by mediation, evaluation or litigation. Custody orders established at the beginning of a case can sometimes be difficult to change months or years later.
A Strong Advocate for Your Child Custody Goals
When it comes to your relationship with your child and your right to have an active parenting role in your child's life both during and after the divorce process, you should have the highest level of legal representation.
Our law firm, Freid and Goldsman, APLC, is widely recognized as one of the premier firms focusing on custody disputes in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and the surrounding communities.
We are experienced child custody litigators who understand the need for thorough discovery. We employ qualified experts and consultants. And we skillfully represent our clients in contested child custody disputes, including "move away" cases when one parent seeks to move a substantial distance and to take the child with him or her.
If you are concerned about the potential outcome of your child custody case and want to make sure that your child's best interests are protected, contact me at 310-552-2700 to schedule a consultation to discuss your rights and options.
