San Fernando / Santa Clarita Valley Child Custody Lawyers

Why a Custody Attorney?

Child custody matters can be highly complex, and the outcome will affect your child during the most important years of his or her life, while he or she is growing up. While in most cases the court will attempt to keep both parents involved in a child's life, there are times where sole custody will be awarded to one parent and the other parent may only be awarded visitation rights, if that. It is important to be sure that your rights and your child's interests are well-protected throughout the legal process conducted to determine who will be granted custody, both physical and legal.

An experienced attorney should understand the legal process associated with any child custody dispute, modification or agreement. These matters may arise in a divorce, legal separation, or after a divorce if a significant change of circumstances requires a modification. Because a legal professional will thoroughly understand the legal proceedings associated with these matters, he or she can aggressively assert your rights and work to help you reach the case outcome you are hoping for. You may be attempting to gain sole custody because your spouse is unfit to care for your children. Your spouse may be trying to keep you from visiting or having custody of your children. Whatever the case, an attorney can determine how to best represent your interests.

Serving Burbank, Encino, Valencia & Westlake Village, California

If you are facing a child custody matter anywhere in the San Fernando Valley or Santa Clarita Valley, a lawyer at Cutter & Lax may be able to help. Our firm takes on cases throughout Burbank, Glendale, Encino, Woodland Hills, Westlake Village, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys and the surrounding areas in the Valley. We have office locations in Valencia, Burbank and Encino to better serve you, and we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your particular matter.

Contact a child custody attorney at Cutter & Lax today.