After a separation where a child is involved, the parents must figure out how time will be spent by the child with each of them. In many cases, it is difficult for the parents to reach this agreement on their own, so they must get the family court involved to make the decision. Prior to attending a hearing in front of a judge to state how the child’s time will be spent, it is best to consult a Paulding divorce attorney. A lawyer will help you to prepare your request for this arrangement to be presented to the judge.
Visitation and Custody
Custody is decided based on the best interest of the child and on which parent has offered the most care. The parent that is not granted physical custody — where the child will spend the majority of their time — is given visitation where they have time to spend with the minor child. In some instances, the visitation must be supervised and a judge will make this determination if the parent with visitation is a risk to the child’s safety. A Paulding divorce lawyer can help with this request if there is a concern for the child when they will be with the parent who has visitation rights.
If you have gone through Pauling County divorce mediation and still need further help from the family court to decide which parent will have custody and visitation, an attorney can help you. A Paulding County divorce lawyer will explain the entire process of how custody is decided and the type of information that you need to submit. They will also help you prepare the necessary forms and will be present in court when you have to go before the judge.
At the Law Offices of William R. Pike Law, our attorneys will help you get the parental visitation you are entitled to. Contact us for a consultation.
