Child Custody Lawyer in Rancho Cucamonga

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Child Custody Lawyer Serving The Inland Empire

Attorney Taylor WarnerWhen you are going through a divorce, you need a child custody lawyer to represent your interests. The Law Office of Taylor B. Warner APLC provides clients with determined and diligent representation tailored to the situations of you and your children.

Child custody issues are determined by a flexible test. You always need to be prepared to address how your position is the one that is in the best interests of your children. You may have to do this until your children become adults. Our attorneys will review your circumstances and draft cogent legal arguments on your behalf.

Reach out to the Law Office of Taylor B. Warner to schedule a consultation. Above all, we take the time to listen to you before we help you develop a legal course of action. Learn how we can help you. Call us today at (909) 466-5575 to schedule an initial consultation or fill out a contact form so we can discuss your specific family law needs.

The Law Office of Taylor B. Warner, APLC is located at 10535 Foothill Blvd, Suite 235 Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730 (open in Google Maps). Our office is located on the South East corner of Foothill & Haven just one block away from the Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court and we handle cases throughout San Bernardino & Riverside Counties.

Child Custody in California

When there are children involved, ending a relationship can be much more difficult. You need to make legal arrangements that address where they will spend their time and how they will be raised. The parents do not always start from the place of agreement.

Custody Issues that May Need to Be Addressed

Various custody issues need to be considered when parents are getting divorced or ending their relationship, including:

  • Which parent has physical custody of the child (or whether both parents will share custody)
  • The visitation schedule for the parent who does not have physical custody
  • How health, education and welfare decisions will be made for the children
  • Certain specific areas of importance, such as educational choices and religious upbringing

Child custody issues do not end with the divorce. Issues may arise based on what happens or changing needs. You may need to seek a modification of the custody agreement or respond when the other parent petitions for one.

How Child Custody Issues Are Resolved

In most cases, child custody issues are resolved through negotiation. The parents will reach an agreement that becomes the basis for the court’s custody order.

Parents do not always begin a custody case on the same page, or even anywhere close to it. They often reach an agreement after months or more of negotiation.

Ideally, the best thing for the children is to avoid child custody litigation. However, the parents are not always able to reach an agreement, especially if only one parent has any interest in compromising. The court may be called upon to decide any disputed issues.

How Courts Consider Child Custody Issues

With every single child custody case, you will hear the term “best interests of the child” used. Best interests is shorthand for a flexible test that judges use to consider the specific situation and the needs of the child. It is another way of saying that courts will always put the child first.

There are many factors that a judge may consider as part of their application of the best interests test, including:

  • The age and health of the child
  • The emotional ties between the parents and the child
  • The child’s ties to their school, home, and community
  • The ability of each parent to care for the child
  • Any history of family violence
  • Any regular and ongoing substance abuse by either parent

Judges have quite a bit of discretion when it comes to applying the test. It is up to you to present the most persuasive and best arguments for your case.

Why You Need a Child Custody Attorney for Your Case

Custody issues can be laden with emotion. You should not try to handle child custody issues on your own because you may not be the best qualified, nor may you be able to suitably detach yourself from the situation.

Each parent wants what is best for their child, but they may struggle to reach an agreement. Further, you need to be aware of all possible considerations when you do negotiate because court orders are not always easy to modify. It can be difficult to think clearly and anticipate what you need to do when your children are involved. It is an understandable human emotion when something so important is on the line.

A Rancho Cucamonga child custody lawyer can help you by doing the following:

  • Reviewing your situation to determine what you may need to consider
  • Communicating with the other parent’s attorney to negotiate or address issues
  • Argue your case in court when necessary
  • Assist you with ongoing issues relating to child custody

Contact a Child Custody Attorney Today

A child custody lawyer at The Law Office of Taylor B. Warner, APLC can help you by identifying what child custody issues you need to address and helping you find solutions. Call us today at (909) 466-5575 to speak with an attorney, so you have the guide that you need through the child custody system.

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