Child Custody Disputes During Divorce

San Francisco family lawyer serving greater Bay Area

In cases of divorce, child custody is one of the most sensitive and complex issues. Child custody battles are often very difficult situations for all parties involved. It is important to protect your interests and those of your children by choosing a matrimonial lawyer who knows the ins and outs of family and matrimonial laws in California.

Determination of child custody

In California, the court makes decisions on issues of child custody and visitation rights based on what the court believes is in the best interest of the child. The court takes into account a number of factors such as the following:

Parties are encouraged to reach agreements between themselves regarding issues related to their children.  However, if they cannot reach an agreement, the court can make orders, often using the recommendation of a mediator or custody evaluation to determine what is in the children’s best interests.  A lawyer experienced in California family laws can help ease you through the process of these difficult situations.

San Francisco child custody family law lawyer

The unique range of experience at the San Francisco family law firm of Lerner · Poole, LLP can help you in a difficult child custody dispute. In addition, we bring in mental health experts to support your case.  We never hesitate to fight for our clients and will do whatever it takes to help you attain the best possible outcome in your child custody dispute, including the consultation of child psychiatrists and social workers to prove that your environment is suitable for your child emotionally, mentally, and physically.

In child custody cases, there are many possible outcomes, and many issues that the court must take into consideration. The court must decide on both the legal and physical custody of the child.

To find out how our experienced family law attorneys in San Francisco and The Bay area can assist you and your family in a difficult child custody dispute, contact Lerner · Poole, LLP today or call us at 415-692-5597.