If you or a loved one are in need of legal representation regarding a child custody situation, contact our qualified Brandon child custody lawyer at Olivero Law, P.A.
What is child custody?
Children are legally required to have guardianship until they reach the age of 18. Typically, the child’s biological parents are considered their legal guardians. However, there are situations in which the parents are unable or unwilling to be their child’s guardians. In these situations, guardianship is given to another person, or persons who will look after the child, and take care of their needs until they reach adulthood.
What are some situations in which lawyers can help their clients in regard to child custody?
If a child’s parents pass away, or divorce occurs, the child’s guardianship would change. In the event of a divorce, one parent may gain sole custody of the child. Every divorce and child custody situation can be different from one another. Some parents may desire joint child custody, in which they split their time and guardianship of the child evenly with one another. If parents cannot agree and settle upon a child custody arrangement themselves, they may require a judge to determine the legal custody of the child. A judge may choose to grant full custody of the child to one parent or split the custody between the parents how he or she feels fit. The child and their well-being should be the main motivating factor of that decision. If a parent cannot provide a safe and healthy home emotionally, and physically they should not be given full custody.
What can hurt a child custody case?
It may be very tempting to bash a spouse in a divorce situation on social media, but doing so may cause harm to your child custody case. When something is posted online, it can be used against the individual in court. Attorneys strongly caution against their clients speaking ill of their partner to their children, or to family and friends on the internet. If a judge finds out that a parent is speaking ill of another parent to their children, it can hurt their chances of the custody they desire. Judges take this extremely seriously and may change their verdict based on this disclosure of information. Instead of venting about a parent or spouse to a child or on the internet, clients should be encouraged to find a trusted friend or therapist who is removed from the situation.
How can a child custody lawyer help their client’s unique case?
An experienced attorney can assist their clients in strengthening their cases by investigating, gathering evidence, supporting their clients, and fighting for their rights. The child custody lawyers at Olivero Law desire to support their clients throughout the whole entire legal process. This may look like offering counsel, answering questions, providing clarity, representing their rights, and fighting for the custody they deserve. If you are in need of child custody legal assistance, contact a child custody lawyer you can trust at Olivero Law, P.A. today.
