Riverside Child Custody Lawyer

Child Custody & Visitation Rights

Child custody and visitation are two important topics in the field of family law. Properly dealing with these matters is of the highest importance, as the outcome may affect you and your children for many years to come. That is why we at Hanson, Hales, Gorian & Bradford offer a free case evaluation with an experienced Riverside child custody lawyer. If you are interested in learning more about your legal options and your rights in regard to your custody or visitation matter, please do not hesitate to contact us immediately.

In the event of a divorce and when spouses cannot come to an agreement regarding child custody and visitation, the matter will need to go to court to be resolved. Family courts must abide by certain rules and procedure in making decisions about custody and visitation rights, based upon what "seems necessary or proper" (California Family Code Section 3022). In addition to abiding by that broad rule, courts must also consider the safety and welfare of the child as well as frequent and continuing contact with both parents. As such, joint custody or "shared parenting" is most often the ruling of the court, unless a situation exists in one parent's household that would put the child in danger. Drug abuse, domestic violence and alcohol abuse are issues that may affect whether sole custody will be awarded to one parent, with the other receiving only visitation rights.

Contact a Custody and Visitation Attorney

If you would like to learn more about your options and legal rights in regard to child custody or visitation, an attorney at our Riverside law firm can help. We know this is a sensitive matter, and that is why we take care to provide high-quality legal counsel and personal attention every step of the way.

Dealing with a custody or visitation issue in Riverside, Temecula or the surrounding areas?  Contact a child custody attorney at our firm today.