Need help with Custody & Visitation matter?

You've come to the right place.  If you are a divorcing or unmarried parent a custody and visitation lawyer can help resolve legal and physical custody issues involving your children.

Use FindLaw to hire a local custody and visitation lawyer to assist with establishing parenting agreements and visitation schedules -- of parents and grandparents -- custody modifications, and termination of parental rights.


Child Custody Definitions

Custody: (n) care or control exercised by a person or authority over something or someone: as care and maintenance of a child that includes the right to direct the child's activities and make decisions regarding the child's upbringing compare visitation.

Child Support Payments: (n) guidelines established by statute or rule in each jurisdiction that set forth the manner in which child support must be calculated, generally based on the income of the parents and the needs of the children.

More child custody definitions.


How do I choose a lawyer?

Consider the following:
Comfort Level - Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?
Credentials - How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?
Cost - How are the lawyer's fees structured - hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?
City - Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?