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Child Custody Lawyers
At FamilyLegal, we work hard to help our clients maintain healthy relationships with their children in the wake of a divorce. Since we understand the heartache that can result when a parent loses regular contact with their kids, our goal is to work out the most agreeable custody arrangement for everyone involved.
Flexibility and rationality are the keys in settling child custody disputes. Above all, it's important to remember that when it comes to child custody, the solution is seldom “either-or”. Rather, it's important for parents to put aside their differences and continue to work together to raise their children after the marriage has ended. FamilyLegal's attorneys can help you explore various custody arrangements and determine which one makes sense for your family.
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Determining the Best Child Custody Arrangement for Your Family
The parent who provides day-to-day care and oversees a child's daily activities is said to have physical custody. Legal custody, on the other hand, refers to the rights and responsibilities of decision making in regard to the child. Beyond these basic terms, there are a variety of ways to determine the division of child custody rights and responsibilities between divorcing parents. FamilyLegal can help you understand how the following options may work in your situation.
- Primary PhysicalCustody. Primary physical custody means that the child lives exclusively with one parent, who has the primary right to supervise the child's upbringing. The most common primary physical custody arrangement typically includes a liberal visitation schedule for the parent who does not have physical custody.
- Joint Custody. In a joint custody arrangement, parents share responsibility for decisions regarding the children, for their physical care, or for both.
- Split Custody. In split custody, the children are literally split between the parents, and each parent has physical custody of different children.
- Shared Custody. In some cases, parents choose shared custody. This means that children spend equal amounts of time with each parent, and the parents share legal and physical custody.
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Divorcing couples often address custody and visitation issues as soon as they separate, and ideally they come to terms regarding the best arrangement for their children. While courts generally honor custody arrangements that have been worked out and agreed to by both parents, legal procedures throughout the divorce process may help resolve conflicts when parents can't agree.
If you're facing a child custody issue, Call FamilyLegal today and speak with a child custody lawyer at one of our conveniently located offices in New Hampshire or Massachusetts. With our knowledge and legal expertise, we can help you find the right custody solution for your family, at a cost you can afford.