Navigating High-Conflict Custody Battles with a Skilled Attorney
Divorce, dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or annulment can be emotionally draining. It can be even more difficult when children are involved. A child custody lawyer can help you navigate the complicated legal process to reach a fair arrangement that is best for you and your children. They can help you understand your rights and obligations, negotiate a settlement with your spouse, or argue your case before a judge.
A child custody lawyer is an attorney who practices family law, including divorce, alimony, and child support. They know Ohio’s child custody laws and can guide you through the legal process. They can also provide emotional support and assist you with drafting a parenting plan. They can also provide guidance regarding grandparents’ rights and visitation schedules. Child custody lawyers are knowledgeable in court procedures and deadlines and can help you meet your legal obligations. They can also improve your chances of a favorable outcome in a contentious case by preparing evidence and arguing your case before a judge.
The courts will consider the wishes of the parents, but they will also take into account what is in the best interests of the children. A judge will weigh factors such as the parents’ employment, mental and physical health, housing arrangements, interaction with the children, any history of domestic violence, and the age and maturity of the children when making a decision on custody.
A court may award joint physical and legal custody, sole custody, or visitation rights to a third party. Most cases involve shared parental responsibility, which means both parents will share in the daily parenting responsibilities and major decisions. The courts may also award sole legal custody if the parents cannot agree on the child’s best interests. In a case with sole physical custody, the child will live primarily with one parent while the other has visitation rights.
Once a court orders a custody agreement, it will remain in place until the child turns 18 or is emancipated. However, sometimes a court will need to modify a custody order to reflect changes in the parents’ or children’s circumstances. The family attorneys at Freed Marcroft can help you pursue or defend modifications to a custody order.
If you have been charged with a misdemeanor or felony domestic violence offense, it will be heard in Franklin County Municipal Court or Fairfield County Common Pleas Court, depending on the location of your case. If you have a child custody issue, it will be heard in the Ohio Family Court System. If you have questions about your criminal or civil case, a free consultation with an experienced Canal Winchester Family Lawyer is available to you. Call or contact the office online to schedule your appointment. You can also be referred to other lawyers who may be able to assist you. All Lead Counsel Verified attorneys are listed on FindLaw and have passed a rigorous credentialing process, including a background check and review of their professional conduct and malpractice history.