Child Custody & Visitation

In consideration of child custody, two types of custody will be addressed in a divorce.

Legal custody, the ability to make decisions concerning the health, education, and welfare of a child is most often shared by both parties. (California Family Code § 3003) Physical custody, the living arrangements of a child, can vary. (California Family Code § 3004)

Joint physical custody occurs when a child spends a substantial amount of time at the home of each parent. In contrast, when one parent has primary physical custody, the child resides with the primary custodial parent and the other parent has visitation rights.

Parents may come to an agreement regarding custody and visitation, or the court will make the decision based on the best interest of the child as provided in California Family Code § 3011.

Our specialized team of family law attorneys have the experience and understanding of the factors the courts must consider for the best arrangement for child custody including cases involving a relocation and grandparent visitation and important custody issues.

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