How to Get Custody

Child Custody Attorney Serving Riverside

A determination of what parent will get custody of a child may be resolved in one of two ways: in an out of court agreement between the parents, or by way of a court verdict in family court. Whether a child custody arrangement can be created through mediation or must be resolved in court will vary on a case-by-case basis. Your current relationship with your spouse or ex-spouse as well as the complexity of your case may influence your ability to resolve the matter without the court's assistance.

Would you like to learn more about how you can get custody of your children? Contacting a Riverside child custody lawyer is the first step to take. At Hanson, Hales, Gorian & Bradford, we take on  custody and visitation matters throughout Temecula, Riverside, and the surrounding areas. We also offer a free consultation to talk about your particular case and what an attorney at our firm can do to help you.

How the Court Determines Child Custody

In California, the court will make a ruling on what is in the best interest of the child. The court will look at what custody arrangement will be best for the child's health, safety and overall welfare. Most often, the court will try to keep both parents as involved in the child's upbringing as possible, making joint custody very likely unless certain factors are involved, such as a past history of child abuse or domestic violence, or a parent that is an alcoholic or has a history or current situation where he or she is abusing drugs.

To make sure your interests are properly represented to the court and that you get the custody arrangement you are hoping for, it is of the utmost importance that you involve a Riverside child custody attorney as soon as possible.

Contact our firm today!