Full Child Custody Law

Full Child Custody Family Law Lawyer

Full Child Custody Law:

Full custody, also called sole custody, is when one parent retains all rights and responsibilities for a child after a divorce or legal separation. The other parent may still be granted child visitation rights, but the parent with full custody is responsible for all decisions pertaining to the child's life and wellbeing.

Full custody may include either full legal custody or full physical custody, or both. Full physical custody means that the child will live with that parent exclusively, though the other parent may have visitation rights. Full legal custody means that that parent is responsible for all decisions related to the child's life. One parent may have both of these rights or just one, depending upon their agreements with their spouse or the order given by the court.

Legal Considerations of Full Custody:

If a separating couple cannot come to their own agreements about child custody, they will have to go to court. A court takes many factors into consideration when making decisions about child custody, such as relationship between both parents, relationship between each parent and the child, the child's age, history of abuse in the family, income and location of both parents, etc. Being denied full custody can cause great stress on the parent without custody and may also cause great stress or even harm to the child. If one parent has a history of abuse or is in any way less than competent in caring for the child, losing full custody to that parent can be detrimental and dangerous. Full custody decisions must be extremely well thought out and must always be in the best interest of the child.

What a Family Law Lawyer can do for you:

If you need help determining child custody arrangements and wish to file for full custody or fight a wrongful full custody ruling, a family law lawyer can help you through the process from start to finish. A lawyer will make sure that your rights are protected in any full custody disputes and will always make sure that your child's best interests are honored. A family law lawyer can defend you in court if need be, and will present the strongest case and evidence for you. Similarly, if one parent has broken existing full custody arrangements, an experienced attorney will help you through all legal actions necessary to correct the situation and protect you and your child.

Lawyer Referral Service:

To get help with child custody issues, contact Attorney Search Network today for a Family Law Lawyer Referral with Full Child Custody experience. We can help you find an experienced lawyer who will help you in all child custody issues.

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