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Child Custody - Child Support Lawyers and Legal Offices
Child Custody and collection of Child Support generally comes under the area of Family or domestic law. However, since child custody and support issues can become very complicated when either multiple marriages or multiple state jurisdictions are involved, custodial parents would be well advised to find a lawyer or law firm which considers child support issues and child custody as a specialty.
Child custody court proceedings are often essential components of divorce hearings. Child custody deals both with the social and financial upbringing of a child under 18. Custody disputes often arise concerning which parent or family member a child resides with, who is in charge of the educational and social decisions of the child and how much financial support is necessary from either parent. In most cases with whom a child resides is determined by what is in the best interest of the child. Visitation rights are often a matter of contention and can take different forms. Parents with a history of abuse are often mandated to have supervised visitations. Extended family, such as grandparents can also be granted visitation rights, but often must apply. Child support refers to financial payments to help ensure the healthy upbringing of a child. The amount of child support payments is often calculated by the state using a prescribed system that takes into account how much a parent currently makes, along with other factors.
While individuals can file petitions and applications personally with regards to child custody and child support, when matters do become complex or very contentious a legal representative is often a worthwhile investment. During divorce and annulment a child custody lawyer can help you argue for or against maintaining custody of a child by helping to demonstrate it will be in his or hers best interests. Lawyers can also help to establish and/or change the terms of visitation rights based on an individual’s application or changing circumstances. Child Support lawyers are often essential in procuring designated payments for children. State laws mostly lack leniency with respect to child custody parents, and as such legal action can often be taken.
Ms. Arce has experience with contested and uncontested divorces, child support establishment or modification, establishment of visitation or modification, establishment of custody or modification, alimony and spousal support issues, antenuptial agreements, Legitimation actions, and adoption.
3490 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30305
Focusing on divorce, child custody and support, military retirement, paternity, pre and post-nuptial agreements, modifications of child support and custody, and complex property divisions, The Andersons can provide you with superior guidance through the legal process.
15301 N. Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75001
Arnott Law Firm is a St. Paul, Minnesota law firm practicing in the area of family law, including marriage dissolution, custody, visitation, support and related matters; litigation; and appeals.
1121 Hague Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104
Emphasis of practice is Family Law(adoption, pre & postnuptial agreements, divorce, custody, parenting, support, equitable distribution, post divorce issues) and Mediation Services.
44 Brinker Drive, Doylestown, PA 18901
The Ashford Law Office specializes in Specializing in Family Law, Divorce, Parenting Plans (custody), Adoption, Guardian Ad Litem, and Special Education.
26 South Main St., Concord, NH 03301
Our traditional practice includes domestic relations such as divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, alimony and spousal support, pre-nuptial agreements, domestic violence and child abuse/neglect, guardianship, and adoption.
104 North State Street, Concord, NH 03301
At Brazil, Thelen, & Benske, S.C., we concentrate family law. We have helped hundreds of individuals in matters of legal separation, divorce, collaborative divorce, property division, alimony (or maintenance), child support, custody and placement (or visitation), child adoption, paternity, and prenuptial agreements .
3821 South Howell Avenue, , WI 53207
Established in 1995, the firm concentrates on providing representation in Bankruptcy* Divorce/Family, Personal Injury and Drunk Driving (DWI/DUI)/Criminal Defense. The firm represents clients in both state and federal courts. Our attorneys are actively engaged in litigation in both the trial and appellate levels. We also advise clients in matters of a transactional nature. The firm is comprised of three attorneys practicing in distinct areas of the law.
14015 Southwest Freeway, Suite 5, Sugar Land, TX 77478
Our firm handles legal matters in the following practice areas: Domestic Relations, Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Adoption Law, General Civil and Criminal Litigation, Worker Compensation, Traffic Violations, Automobile Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Parole and Probation; State Human Rights Matters.
607 Ohio Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302
David A. Hawley P.A is a law firm that provides legal assistance to clients in a wide range of family law matters, including matrimonial and family law involving divorce, child custody, parental rights, visitation rights, and father's rights.
129 East 2nd Street, Wichita, KS 67202
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