Types of Custody

Riverside Child Custody Attorney

In California, family courts will most often try to make a ruling that keeps both parents as involved as possible in their child's life. However, depending on the case and the particular situation, sole custody may be awarded to one parent, with the other being allowed visitation only. If you would like to learn more about the different types of custody and what you can do to reach an arrangement that is best for you and your child, please contact a Riverside child custody lawyer at Hanson, Hales, Gorian & Bradford today. We are here to offer you compassionate and knowledgeable legal service in order to help you reach the resolution you are hoping for.

About Child Custody in Riverside, California

First and foremost, custody may be physical or legal in nature. Legal custody involves a parent's right and responsibility in making decisions about the child's health, education, and welfare. Physical custody refers to where the child lives. Depending on the case, only one or both parents may be awarded legal custody or physical custody of a child.

Joint Custody - when both parents are awarded custody of a child. This is also referred to as "shared parenting", and the court will try to ensure the child has "frequent and continuing contact with both parents" in accordance with California Family Code Sections 3011 and 3020.  

Sole Custody - in certain situations, sole custody may be awarded to one parent. This means that the other parent would not be granted physical and/or legal custody in any way whatsoever and would instead only have the possible option of being granted visitation rights.

There is much more to know about the types of child custody and what you can do to  get custody of your child or children. For more information about your unique case,  contact a Riverside custody attorney at our firm today!