A good child custody attorney will fight for everything you deserve as a parent in the custody battle.

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Child Custody Attorney in Temecula

You have been devoted to your children since the moment they were born. You’ve been there for every important milestone in their lives: their first birthday, their first lost tooth, their first day of school. You have protected them from the world; comforted them in their time of need. You have always shielded them from hurt- and now your life decisions are the source of their pain. The thought that you might not be there for their next “first” is awful.

The thought that a custody battle will cause them harm is unacceptable. You are worried for your children’s future, safety, as well as their emotional well-being. The last thing you want is an ugly custody battle.

Everyone has advice, but is any of it true? You need the help of someone who understands your needs and the legal process. What is sole legal custody? Can you get it? Do you have a chance at joint custody? What does the term mean? Can your son or daughter choose where he or she wants to live? These are some of the questions running through your mind. Below are some of the important terms you will hear throughout your custody process.

Generally, courts will award joint legal custody to the parents. This allows equal involvement from each parent in making decisions pertaining to the health care, education and day care for the children. Contact our Temecula child custody attorney for help with child custody and visitation issues during a custody cases.

Here are some factors the court considers when awarding custody:

Work Schedules: What is the schedule of each parent?
School Schedules: Will visitation interrupt the children’s schooling?
Distance: How far apart do the parents live?
Violence: Is there any history of domestic violence?
Drug/Alcohol Abuse: Are there any substance abuse issues?
Abuse/Neglect: Is one of the parents a danger to the children?
Mental Illness: Are there any mental health issues?
Living Quarters: Do the parents have room for the children?
Alienation: Is one of the parents attempting to alienate the children against the other parent?
Desire: Is there a particular schedule the parents are seeking?
Wishes of the children: Are the children old enough to choose?
Stability: Can each parent provide a stable home?
Comfort level: Is one of the parents in a situation which makes it uncomfortable for the children to visit?

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Victoria (Divorce Client)
“With Family Law Matters by my side I felt confident because they did too. In only one hearing i went from no custody to joint custody. After almost 5 years of working my own case and not making a difference I realized that i needed a professional. Hiring Family Law Matters is worth every dollar and more.”
Danny (Custody Client)
“I hired Family Law Matters to handle my custody matter after my ex took me back to court to try to get full custody of our 11 year old son. My ex filled my son with all kinds of lies about me and refused to even talk to me. Family Law Matters was able to convince the judge that the custody order shouldn't be changed. I would have lost Tyler forever if I didn't hire Family Law Matters.”
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