Child custody is one of the most contentious and emotionally fraught matters to come before a family court judge in Newport Beach and elsewhere. Parents want the best for their children and no parent enjoys the idea of having access to their children limited. Family courts prioritize the best interests of the children in all decisions, especially when making judgments on child custody and visitation in California.
If you’re facing a divorce in Newport Beach, have questions about child custody for non-married parents, or are seeking a modification of existing custody orders, the attorneys at Moradi Saslaw Family Law are there for you. We have deep compassion for the emotional aspects of child custody decisions as well as an intricate understanding of California’s custody laws. Contact our Newport Beach child custody lawyers today for a consultation on your unique custody case.
Why Choose Us as Your Child Custody Lawyers in Newport Beach?
A child custody judgment is one of the biggest decisions made in family courts, with lasting impacts on the future of your family. At Moradi Saslaw, our strong commitment to our clients has led to a powerful record of courtroom success. Our Newport Beach family law attorneys are the best choice to protect your interests in court.
We are an award-winning full-service family law firm that’s ready to navigate your custody case as well as any other legal matters going forward
We take a resolution-based approach for our clients while strongly advocating for their desired outcomes
Your legal disputes become our own, as though you’re family, as we develop creative legal strategies to obtain your goals
We achieve results with diligent personalized attention and open communication with our clients throughout the legal process
Our attorneys have a wide range of experience and broad backgrounds in all aspects of family law so we have the right attorney to handle your unique custody case
You can depend on your attorney from Moradi Saslaw to guide you through the child custody process with a team-based approach, straightforward communication, and diligent attention to your goals.
How Does Child Custody Work in California Divorces?
Family courts in California believe that continued close contact with both parents is in a child’s best interests. Courts break down child custody into two parts:
Physical custody refers to which parent the child lives with
Legal custody refers to decision-making power over important choices such as in education and medical care
Parents may share joint legal and physical custody over their children, or one parent could have sole legal custody while sharing physical custody.
Is California a 50/50 Custody State?
Child custody in California does not have to be 50/50, but the courts encourage parents to work out a fair schedule that allows both parents an ample amount of time with their children. Joint legal (decision-making) custody is the most common arrangement in Newport Beach and throughout California. The courts begin with the assumption that joint custody is in the child’s best interests, but this is a rebuttable assumption—meaning your Newport Beach child custody attorney can help you make the case that joint custody isn’t in your child’s best interests and the court will consider those arguments. Sole custody, shared custody with one parent given primary custody and the other visitation, supervised visitation, and other options that work for your needs are attainable goals when you have skilled representation on your side.
What Can a Newport Beach Child Custody Attorney Do for Me?
With an experienced attorney representing you during negotiations for a divorce agreement or in court, you’ll maximize your chances of obtaining the outcome you desire. Navigating this critical area of family law can be challenging. A Newport Beach attorney from Moradi Saslaw with a resolution-based approach can help minimize contention while working toward your goals for child custody.
