Family Law
Divorce litigation is never enjoyable, but adding children to the mix immeasurably complicates the proceedings. Fortunately, an experienced family lawyer can help you fight for your rights and protect your children's interests.
Once a marriage fails, courts stop considering the wishes of the parents and focus solely on the best interests of the children. The court will consider which parent offers the most stable and nurturing environment, ultimately structuring the custody order in one of these ways:
If you feel that you will not be able to reach an agreement with the child's other parent, now is the best time to contact an attorney. The most important step in a custody battle is preparing for trial. An attorney can help you present yourself in the best possible light and can also help you highlight the other party's shortcomings.
The Law Offices of Christopher J. Molyneaux, LLC, has over 25 years of experience representing clients in hotly contested disputes over countless issues, including:
The Law Offices of Christopher J. Molyneaux, LLC Today If you are concerned about the welfare of your children, you should contact a divorce lawyer immediately. We can help you with every stage of the proceedings, from preparing the divorce documents to working with the court to establish a favorable custody arrangement. For more information, email us or call (203) 456.2667 to schedule a free consultation.
Once a marriage fails, courts stop considering the wishes of the parents and focus solely on the best interests of the children. The court will consider which parent offers the most stable and nurturing environment, ultimately structuring the custody order in one of these ways:
- Shared physical custody - The child will spend approximately the same amount of overnight time with each parent.
- Primary custody and visitation - Most of the child's time is spent at one parent's house. The other parent receives limited visitation, usually on weekends or school holidays.
- Sole custody - If the court concludes that one parent poses a threat to the child, the court may deny visitation entirely or permit only supervised visits.
If you feel that you will not be able to reach an agreement with the child's other parent, now is the best time to contact an attorney. The most important step in a custody battle is preparing for trial. An attorney can help you present yourself in the best possible light and can also help you highlight the other party's shortcomings.
The Law Offices of Christopher J. Molyneaux, LLC, has over 25 years of experience representing clients in hotly contested disputes over countless issues, including:
- Child custody
- Alimony
- Child support
- Juvenile Court
The Law Offices of Christopher J. Molyneaux, LLC Today If you are concerned about the welfare of your children, you should contact a divorce lawyer immediately. We can help you with every stage of the proceedings, from preparing the divorce documents to working with the court to establish a favorable custody arrangement. For more information, email us or call (203) 456.2667 to schedule a free consultation.
