San Jose Child Custody and Visitation Lawyer
The break up of a family, takes its emotional toll on all parties involved, whether it involves a formal divorce or not. Emotionally, these family breakups have a greater impact on children. The issues can be difficult to resolve. To speak to an attorney about parental rights and parenting plans, call the Santa Clara, California, Law Office of Daniel Jensen, P.C. at (408) 556-9276. We advise families about custody disputes throughout Silicon Valley and San Jose.
Sit down with one of our attorneys to discuss your concerns about:
- Physical custody: Relates to living arrangements and each party’s obligations concerning your child’s daily living arrangements; it essentially relates to where the child resides.
- Legal custody: Authority to make decisions regarding your child’s healthcare, school, religion, and other important legal decisions
San Jose Child Custody and Visitation Disputes
Attempting to reach detailed visitation agreements defining each party’s rights and obligations, our family law attorneys understand the complexities of a divorce or paternity action. California law requires you to attend mediation aimed at reaching an amicable custody agreement with the other parent. Often mediation is in the best interests of your child and all parties involved. Pursuing agreements though mediation reduces the cost and time associated with litigating custody disputes. In order to protect your interests, we will litigate custody issues as needed.
San Jose Reaching Detailed Custody Agreements
The more detailed the custody agreements, the less likely you will face legal disputes between the custodial and non-custodial parent. Carefully drafting agreements defining pick-up and drop-off arrangements, dates when you get custody, and other visitation scheduling issues, our attorneys strive to protect your interests. Consider stipulating to custody agreements in pre-marital and marital agreements to avoid the time that would be spent on them in a divorce.
To learn more about child custody and visitation, speak to a San Jose child custody lawyer at the Law Office of Daniel Jensen at (408) 556-9276. Submit your questions to us by completing the attached contact us form.
