Under California law, custody is decided based on the best interests of the child. There are two types of custody - physical and legal. Parents with legal custody can make decisions on important issues such as the child's education, healthcare, religion, etc. Physical custody refers to the actual location where the child will reside. Both types of custody can be joint or sole.
James Sower is an expert child custody lawyer in Orange County. He is a specialist in family law and has years of experience in helping clients navigate the complex and often contentious child custody process. He has the skills to fight for your parental rights while minimizing costs and time.
What Are The Best Interests of the Child?
When parents cannot decide custody division between them, the court will decide by evaluating several factors to ascertain what's best for the child. These factors include:
· Which parent has provided more care to the child;
· The ability of each parent to care for and support the child;
· The relationship shared by the child with each parent;
· Which parent is more likely to encourage visitations from the other parent;
· Any history of domestic violence occurring in the household; and
· Any history of substance abuse by either parent.
If the child is above 14 years of age, the court may also consider their preference. These grounds are dynamic and complex. It's best to hire a child custody lawyer in Orange County if you and your ex-spouse cannot negotiate a working parenting plan.
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