Child Custody
When parents get a divorce or when a child is born outside of marriage, many parents worry that they will not have the contact they need with the child they love. This uncertainty can be stressful and challenging. They should know that the law looks at the best interests of the child. It takes several factors into account, including:
- The wishes of the child’s parents as proposed in a parenting plan
- The child’s adjustment to home, school, and community
- The needs of the child for a frequent, continuing, and meaningful relationship with both parents
- The willingness of one parent to allow contact with the other
- The interrelationship of the child, his or her siblings, parents, care providers, and others who have an effect on the best interests of the child
Our attorneys can help you create a plan that allows both parents meaningful parenting time with the child, while at the same time giving the child a sense of stability and structure.