Virginia Beach Child Custody Attorney
Concerns regarding child custody and visitation are among the most contentious family law issues. They can continue to arise long after the divorce decree is finalized. Under our laws, these issues are not left strictly to the parents to decide - the Commonwealth of Virginia always has the final say.
Protecting your rights and achieving your child custody and visitation goals requires a skilled and knowledgeable attorney. The lawyers at James D. Garrett & Associates, PC are experienced in family law, working for our clients' child custody and visitation rights.
Our attorneys represent clients in matters involving:
- Child custody
- Visitation rights
- Modifications in custody and visitation
- Parental relocations
- Father's rights
- Paternity as it affects visitation
Call James D. Garrett & Associates, PC at 757-353-4355 for a free consultation with one of our experienced lawyer. An attorney at our firm can discuss your situation and how we could help you.
Achieving Your Custody and Visitation Goals
The Court always makes the final determination in child custody and visitation matters, but it can be persuaded through an effective presentation of the facts and argumentation.
In Virginia, the default choice of the Court is joint legal custody. In this arrangement both parents share decision-making responsibilities in important areas such as education, health care, and religious upbringing. One parent usually has primary custody and the other parent visitation rights. But arrangements other than shared legal custody are possible.
In many cases our attorneys can negotiate to achieve a fair and workable solution that the Court will accept. If necessary, your lawyer will litigate in an effort to achieve your goals.
Through a careful presentation of facts and persuasive arguments the attorneys at James D. Garrett & Associates, PC will work to obtain the best solution for you and your children.
For a consultation with a lawyer at James D. Garrett & Associates, PC call 757-353-4355 or send us an e-mail. Our attorneys serve clients in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and throughout eastern Virginia.
