North Carolina Child Visitation Attorneys
Nothing is more important than your relationship with your children. You want to make certain that child custody and visitation arrangements support that relationship. For that reason, it is important to choose an attorney who will never lose sight of that fact, who will provide sensitive and practical advice when guiding you through the difficult process of divorce.
At Weaver, Bennett & Bland, P.A., in Matthews, we have more than 30 years of experience helping people in Union County and the Charlotte area. You can turn to us to help you reach child custody and visitation arrangements that are in the best interest of your children.
Agreements Benefit the Children
We believe that it is best if parents can work out terms of child custody and visitation in a separation agreement prior to divorce, rather than relying on a judge, a stranger to the family, to make those decisions. By negotiating with your spouse, you also create a basis for ongoing communication, rather than clouding that relationship with conflict. Before going to court, you may even be required to attend parenting classes and mediation.
Child Custody and Visitation Definitions
Physical custody refers to a child's primary residence and daily life. Generally, physical custody is awarded to the parent that has been the child's primary caretaker, although families can work out a variety of arrangements.
Legal custody refers to a parent's right to be involved in major decisions, including those related to education, medical care and religion. Generally, legal custody is shared between both parents.
Visitation (sometimes referred to as parenting time) is a lesser form of physical custody. Our lawyers help parents work out visitation agreements that allow children to maintain strong relationships with both parents.
Post-Decree Modification and Parental Relocation
If there has been a substantial change in circumstances since your divorce, our attorneys will help you submit a motion to modify terms of child custody and visitation. We also represent custodial and non-custodial parents in motions to relocate out of state.
How Can We Help You?
If you are involved in a custody dispute and want to find out how we can help you, call 704-321-8031 or e-mail us to schedule an appointment with our experienced Charlotte and Union County child custody attorneys.
