Child Custody Attorneys

Child Custody Law Offices in Burbank, Encino, Valencia and Westlake Village

Child custody is often the most important matter for a parent to deal with in a divorce or legal separation. This is the issue that carries with it the most emotional trauma and stress. Properly handled, however, you have the opportunity to resolve your custody dispute with the least amount of difficulty or harm to you or your children. Divorce mediation may be one such way to limit the expense and stress associated with child custody disputes, as these issues are resolved outside of the courtroom. However, Cutter & Lax is experienced in representing clients in family court as well.

Depending upon your particular matter, you may be facing drawn out negotiations with your spouse or perhaps an ugly court case. A child custody attorney at our firm can sit with you to discuss your unique situation, your goals and your concerns. By providing you with personal attention and an aggressive legal strategy, our firm will fight to help you reach the outcome you are hoping for. We assist clients with child custody disputes, divorce, legal separation and child support modification throughout Burbank, Valencia, Glendale, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Van Nuys, Woodland Hills, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks and the surrounding areas in the San Fernando Valley. We welcome you to contact our firm for your free case evaluation.

Child Custody & How it is Determined

Child custody refers to both legal and physical custody. Legal custody involves making decisions for your children, including those about healthcare, education and more. Physical custody determines where your children will live. In making decisions about child custody, the court will look to do what is in the best interests of the child. As such, custody may be awarded to both parents jointly, or if one parent is deemed unfit in some way only one parent will be awarded custody. The court may look to such factors as:

• In some cases, the child’s preference
• The physical and mental health of each parent
• The income of each parent
• Each parent’s ability to provide for the child’s needs
• Each parent’s ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment

Contact a child custody lawyer at our firm today!