San Bernardino Child Custody Lawyer

Protecting Your Child's Future

Child custody is frequently the most contentious area of a divorce, as each parent may have strong, though conflicting, ideas about the final decision. Given the attachment that each parent feels for his or her child as well as each parent's feelings toward each other, custody battles are often wrought with emotion. It is more than helpful to have a skilled San Bernardino divorce attorney protecting your interests during a custody dispute: it is necessary. You need a legal professional who has worked extensively in the local family courts, who has adept mediation abilities and who will remain committed to your case throughout its entirety. Our child custody attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael R. Young always have the best interests of the children in mind when working out a custody agreement.

Child custody refers to both the physical and legal control of and responsibility for an unemancipated minor. Legal custody is often awarded to both parents, affording each a portion of control concerning their kid's health, education and general welfare. Sole physical custody may be awarded to one parent, or joint custody may be awarded to both parents. Joint custody does not necessarily denote equal time spent with each parent. California courts endeavor to arrange child custody and visitation agreements in such a way that both parents remain as involved in their children's lives as possible.

Child Custody Attorney in Riverside, San Bernardino and Temecula

There are two ways in which child custody can be established: by mutual agreement or by court order. Parents who are incapable of reaching a compromise will have to take their case to court, where child custody will be decreed by a judge. In general, we strongly recommend that you always exhaust all out-of-court options before proceeding to litigation.

Contact a San Bernardino child custody attorney from our firm to schedule a free case evaluation.