Rancho Cucamonga Child Custody attorney

Protecting Your Parental Rights & Securing Fair Custody

When parents decide to divorce or legally separate, one of the major issues that will have to be sorted out is child custody. The best way to protect your rights during this process is to hire a compassionate Rancho Cucamonga child custody attorney. Whether you are going through a divorce and need to establish a custody agreement or you are looking to modify a current custody arrangement, we invite you to contact our team.

At Aruna P. Rodrigo, we are intimately familiar with all aspects of family law and can aggressively work to see that we secure the best possible outcome on your behalf. Child custody agreements can affect child support proceedings as well, so it is very important to look at the big picture and consider everything that will need to be worked out during this process.

Ready to get skilled representation on your side? Call our Rancho Cucamonga child custody attorney to schedule your initial consult.

Types of Custody Arrangements

When a child custody agreement is worked out, there are three basic areas to cover:

Physical Custody – This is where the child will permanently reside. It can be given as "sole" custody or "joint" custody, which allows for more time with both parents. Learn how to win full custody.
Legal Custody – This determines who has the right and responsibility to make decisions about education, health, welfare, etc. of the child or children. It can also be joint or sole.
Visitation Rights – If sole custody is the outcome of the child custody agreement, a plan must be made to allow the non-custodial parent time with the child or children.

How Does the Court Determine Custody?

In determining the "best interest of the child," courts consider the factors listed in California Family Code Section 3011. These will differ from family to family, which is why why hiring a skilled attorney is critical.

Generally, the judge looks at the following factors:

Age of the child
Who acts as the "primary parent"
The child's health and any special medical needs
Each parent's record (ex: past history of abuse)
Each parent's occupation / ability to secure and retain employment

There is no set way of deciding who will be given custody and how much custody will be given. In many cases, a custody ruling will heavily depend on how the issues are presented. This is why it is so important to have an experienced legal representative who is familiar with all aspects of divorce and family law.

If you are facing child custody matters, contact our divorce firm today! Call (909) 992-0188 for a free consultation!

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