If you’re divorcing a spouse with whom you have a child in California, your goal may be to arrive at a joint custody agreement or to be awarded joint custody in court. If so, a Beverly Hills joint custody attorney at Baghdaserians Law Group, Inc. can help you work towards such an outcome. Meet with us to discuss your goals.
When a parent has physical custody after a divorce, they are the parent with whom a child lives and spends most of their time. Another parent may spend limited time with their child if they have visitation rights.
It’s common for one parent to be granted sole physical custody of a child. Even if both parents have a healthy influence on a child’s life, frequently moving back and forth between two homes may not be in a child’s best interests.
This isn’t to say joint physical custody arrangements are never permissible. For example, if a the child has a positive relationship with both parents, each parent can be trusted to regularly abide by the terms of a joint physical custody agreement, and both parents live within the same school district, they may be able to share physical custody.
Legal custody in California refers to a parent’s right to make certain decisions about critical aspects of a child’s upbringing. These include decisions about a child’s:
A joint legal custody arrangement is one in which both parents share the right to make such decisions. Unless one parent is a negative influence or a dangerous figure, this type of arrangement may be ideal for all involved, as it allows a child to essentially be raised by both parents and it ensures that neither parent is deprived of their rights.
When spouses who share children in California get divorced, they are typically encouraged to first attempt to address issues regarding custody and other such matters as a team before leaving it to the court system to address these matters. If you and your spouse wish to coordinate in the development of a shared custody arrangement that satisfies all parties involved (including your children), having civil discussions about this issue may be easier with the assistance of a Beverly Hills joint custody attorney.
If you and your spouse are unable to agree on this topic, you need legal representation to guard against a judge making an unfair decision about who should have custody. This is another reason to enlist the help of a qualified Beverly Hills joint custody lawyer.
When pursuing a joint custody arrangement in California, you’re not just fighting for your rights—you’re fighting for an outcome that’s in the best interests of your child. Our Beverly Hills joint custody attorneys at Baghdaserians Law Group, Inc. thoroughly appreciate the importance of this. Learn more about what we can do for you and your family by contacting us online or calling us at (310) 299-4608.
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