Child Custody & Visitation Attorney in San Jose, CA

Child Custody & Visitation Overview

Determining child custody and visitation is potentially the most difficult issue when settling a divorce or separation, especially for the children involved. Children often don’t understand all the reasons for what is happening. An ugly and drawn-out custody battle could leave deep emotional scars on children. Therefore, it’s important that parents seek an amicable agreement which is both fair and in the best interest of their children.

A divorce court will always rule in favor of what it thinks is in the best interests of the children when settling cases of child custody. However, parents are often much better equipped to formulate a custody and visitation schedule than a judge since they know their children best. Settling outside of court through mediation can resolve issues that include:

• Establishing a primary household and visitation schedules
• Modifying an existing custody agreement as new circumstance arise
• Negotiating new terms should one parent decide to relocate
• Enforcing the rights of an agreement that has been violated

If mediation fails, these issues can always be addressed in court. However, the process is complicated and time-consuming. Settling child custody and visitation rights outside of court is often simpler, quicker, less expensive and more harmonious than a court trial. The right attorney can help you effectively reach an agreement that works for your particular family situation.

At the Law Offices of Sandra J. McManus, we help you reach a settlement that is beneficial to you rather than let a judge decide what custody and visitation arrangement is best for your family. Call our lawyer, Sandra J. McManus, at our San Jose office in California today at 408-293-6383 to schedule a personal interview free of charge.

Areas of Practice

• Child Custody & Visitation
• Family Law
• Child Support