Divorce and separation can be incredibly challenging, particularly when there are minor children involved. All too often, children feel they are the cause of separation. However, that is not the case. In fact, at the Law Offices of Stephanie L. Mahdavi, our priority is to ensure that we help families navigate this challenging part of their lives by ensuring that adequate custody arrangements minimize disruptions. Our Westlake Village joint custody attorney is here to help ensure that clients and their children are treated fairly throughout the separation or divorce process.
For the majority of divorce or separation cases that go through the California family court system, it is preferred that both parents remain a part of the child’s life. This benefits everybody involved, particularly the child. Joint custody is certainly one way for both parents to remain an active part of the child’s activities. However, this process can become complicated.
In order for joint custody to work, both parents will need to be able to work relatively well with one another. Despite whatever their differences may be, both parents will have to communicate regarding all issues related to their child.
For joint custody, we need to briefly define both legal custody and physical custody:
Child custody arrangements do not have to be permanent. In fact, there are various things that can happen after a divorce or separation has concluded that could necessitate the need for modification of custody arrangements. This could include a parent moving to another location, a parent losing a job, a parent becoming addicted to alcohol or drugs, criminal activity, and more.
Modifications to child custody are possible, but they must be completed through the California family court system. Parents should never take it upon themselves to make these changes unilaterally.
Whether you are going through a divorce or separation or seeking a modification of custody arrangements, you can count on the Law Offices of Stephanie L. Mahdavi to stand by your side. We understand that child custody issues are not easy to deal with, and you should not try to settle these issues on your own. Our qualified and experienced attorneys are ready to step up and help ensure that this process is done correctly within the California family court system. We want to help you get this done the right way. When you need a Westlake Village joint custody attorney, you can contact us for a consultation of your case by clicking here or calling 805-379-4550.
