Deciding who gets custody of the kids is among the most emotionally-fraught stages of the divorce process in California (or any state). You want to be involved in your child’s life while also ensuring a custody arrangement is fair to them.
Perhaps you believe sharing custody with your spouse is ideal. If so, a Pasadena joint custody attorney with Baghdaserians Law Group, Inc. can help you either develop a custody agreement with your spouse or demonstrate to the court why joint custody is appropriate.
Physical custody and legal custody are the two main types of child custody in California. If a parent has physical custody, their child lives with them and spends most of their time in their care. The time they spend with their other parent will depend on the terms of a visitation arrangement or order.
It’s not always ideal for parents to share physical custody of a child. Forcing a child to constantly move homes almost every week can be disruptive. This is particularly true when parents don’t live near each other.
That said, there are scenarios in which joint physical custody arrangements are warranted. Factors influencing whether joint physical custody is practical and achievable in California include:
Legal custody refers to the right to make decisions about a child’s:
If two parents have a strong relationship with a child and are equipped to raise them, a joint legal custody arrangement is often in the best interests of all parties. It protects the rights of each parent and ensures a child isn’t deprived of either parent’s guidance.
California’s family court system can issue decisions regarding such matters as child custody when spouses divorce one another. However, before the court gets involved, you and your spouse will be encouraged to attempt to resolve these issues together.
Doing so may be easier when legal professionals are facilitating civil and productive discussions. If you wish to develop an agreeable custody plan with your soon-to-be ex instead of trusting a judge to make the best decision, our Pasadena joint custody lawyers can provide valuable assistance.
We can also help if you and your spouse can’t agree on this topic. If you’re correct that a joint custody arrangement is warranted, we can present your argument to the court.
If you believe a joint custody arrangement would best serve your child’s interests, don’t leave the matter to chance. Pursue such an arrangement with the assistance of a qualified Pasadena joint custody lawyer at Baghdaserians Law Group, Inc. Start today by contacting us online or calling us at (626) 460-9525.
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