Child Custody Attorney Williamsburg
Child Custody Attorney Williamsburg
Finding yourself in a battle over the custody of your own child? Has divorce jeopardized the time you thought you had to spend with your children as they grow up? When divorce occurs and battles over child custody ensue, you need an experienced professional attorney at your side to help fight for your rights and obtain the best resolution for you.
Success is achievable when using all the resources available to you when it comes to child custody cases, and a professional advocate is an indispensable resource for navigating the complicated manner in which courts handle child custody cases. The Williamsburg attorneys at Mahoney Richmond Thurston PLLC are committed to providing the best legal assistance in obtaining favorable resolutions in the unfortunate circumstance of a child custody case.
Child Custody Law: Legal vs. Physical Custody
Child custody is divided into two separate types of custody under the law, legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody means a parent has the legal right to make important legal decisions about the matters and arrangements that impact the child and is obligated to decide in ways best facilitating the well-being of the child.
For legal custody, this includes the authority to make decisions regarding matters such as:
- What school the child attends
- Extracurricular activities
- The living arrangements of the child
- Religious upbringing
- Childcare provider or pediatrician
- Non-emergency medical decisions or procedures.
- Purchase or operation of a motor vehicle
- Sexual education and contraceptive measures
- Decisions relating to actual or potential litigation involving or on behalf of the child or children
In regard to physical custody, this refers to which parent the child is physically with at any given time, down to specific schedules. Parenting plans should have specific guidelines for physical custody, essentially covering the scheduled custody times between each parent to a precise degree – often down to the hour. The custody schedule is often what an attorney for your child custody case will primarily be negotiating.
Custody Arrangements: Joint vs. Sole Custody
Legal and physical custody can be divided in different ways between parents. Joint legal custody and joint physical custody allow both parents authority over the relevant matters regarding decisions about the child’s well-being and whereabouts. It enables both parents to have a say in matters like the school the child attends, or for physical custody, permits both to spend time physically caring for the child.
However, there is also sole custody for both legal and physical custody, which occurs when the court deems only one parent to be fit to undertake those responsibilities and properly make the best decisions for the child’s well-being. For physical custody, sole custody often results from the other parent being abusive or too overwhelmed by any number of personal issues themselves, such as drug use or financial problems.
A court ordering sole legal custody might indicate that one parent suffers from the aforementioned issues or lives too far away to render them capable of being able to know what is best for the child. Mental health issues also lead to one parent being denied legal custody rights. Make sure you have the right advocate on your side to make certain you don’t end up as a parent without any custody rights over your child.
Consult with An Experienced Child Custody Attorney In Williamsburg
If you are facing a child custody battle, the accomplished professional attorneys at Mahoney Richmond Thurston, PLLC in Williamsburg have the experience, resources, and wherewithal to help resolve your child custody case to the best outcome attainable. Contact us today for a consultation and for information on how we can help ameliorate your child custody predicament as favorably to you as possible.
What Our Clients Are Saying
5 Stars!
I worked with Nicole Thurston, Joy, and Nancy and they were all amazing to work with. They went above and beyond to help me fight in my custody battle and my son is now doing excellent. They cared about the outcome of our case showed how much they cared. He has straight A's, on the Principal's list, and getting college offers and letters from congressmen to congratulate him for his success. We would not have gotten this far it was not for this legal team fighting day and night to give us the best possible outcome. Thank you all for everything you have done for our family. Sincerely, Tamara
Nicole handled my divorce, she was professional and detailed. If I had a question it was usually answered the same day. In court, she was very professional, had all details, and was fully ready to represent me. I could not have asked for a better attorney to represent me!
I am very impressed with Andy's capabilities - he is a talented young lawyer.
Reeves is a fine lawyer, with a great sense of humor.
Mr. Richmond deals with his clients compassionately and with legal precision. You can have confidence that he is looking out for you and trust his judgment and advice. Take his advice seriously. Mr. Richmond does a good job communicating with his clients, keeping them informed along the way.
Andrew Richmond is a great lawyer and extremely smart.
I did my research on divorce and family law attorneys before contacting anyone. A trusted friend had used Nicole and her team's services previously and highly recommended her. Entering the MNR Law offices I met their receptionist. Her smile both lightened the mood and removed some of the stress from the streets. I found the conference room to be well lit, supplies readily available, and the conduct of the staff I encountered to be well above everyday professional courtesy. Nicole was the first attorney I met with and after our initial meeting, discussing options, criteria, contractual obligations, and services that would be contracted for, I confidently chose her to be my legal counsel. The contracts were explained in detail and reviewed prior to initiating our financial transactions, and I feel I received more than what I contracted for. I paid for professional services; what I got included personalized service, the respect, and distinction of being an individual. My concerns were thoroughly vetted and understood from a personal level and translated to what I wanted and needed on a professional legal level. The team prepared the battlefield and for potential contingencies, ready to execute, ready to win. We faced the opposition…
5 stars!
I recommend them completely!
Very pleased with their professionalism and seriousness with my case.
Listen, I did the circuit of family lawyers in Virginia Beach and Andy is, hands down, the most honest, capable, genuine, and reliable lawyer around.
Reeves Mahoney did an outstanding job as my attorney during a recent contested custody battle. Knowledgeable, honest, and direct, I appreciated Reeves’ sage counsel during an incredibly difficult and anxious time. Reeves and his team provided excellent guidance and successfully navigated me through the heretofore unfamiliar minefield of family law. Reeves is one of the finest, if not the finest family law attorneys in Hampton Roads and enjoys a stellar reputation in the family law system.
Nicole was amazing to work with for my son's adoption finalization. She was extremely personable, always responded quickly to any questions, calls, or emails, and extremely nice! She made the final stages of our adoption journey amazing!
I am very thankful for all of your services. I don’t know how I would have gotten through this without you all. Your help was priceless.
I will never regret seeking (Reeves Mahoney’s) counsel … You’ve given me a lot of great advice and insight and that I’ll never regret any penny that I paid to gain that. … I just wanted to let you know that you provided a great service to me today and I will be eternally grateful.
Nicole knew exactly how to handle to my situation, doing so rapidly; conformed to my wishes, no drama. Amazing advocate: excellent skills explaining complex legalese in everyday terms. Great sense of humor: explains difficult topics; diffuses stressful situations. Guide & confidant. Earned my trust & maintained it throughout. Quality of service was outstanding! Value is phenomenal Follows up on questions & requirements, often same day, with quality details in clear & concise communications
Andy and his paralegal, Nancy, are wonderful. I had an entire custody reversal made, which I have come to understand is a rarity. Andy is clearly knowledgeable about family law and well respected by the court.
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