Child custody concerns are common. They play a role in every divorce involving shared children, but child custody modifications after divorce also frequently arise. If you are facing a child custody issue, don’t risk taking the matter into your own hands – reach out to an experienced child custody attorney in Norfolk for the legal guidance you need.Â
In a Virginia divorce, child custody is categorized as both legal custody and physical custody, and these comprise your child custody arrangements. If you are facing a divorce involving children, your child custody arrangements are naturally a primary concern, and better understanding the legal basics may help you better protect your legal rights throughout the divorce process. Â
Legal custody determines whether one of you or both of you will take on the responsibility of making those decisions that guide your children’s upbringing. The kinds of overarching decisions involved in legal custody include the following:
The options you have regarding legal custody include all the following:
Physical custody is more in line with what you probably think of in relation to custody. Physical custody determines when your children will be spending time with you and when they will be spending time with your ex. While there are an infinite number of scheduling options you can employ, the two basic forms of physical custody include:
If you and your children’s other parent are able to find common ground and negotiate child custody terms that work for both of you, the court is very likely to accept them. If you can’t, however, you’ll need the court’s intervention on the matter.Â
The seasoned child custody lawyers at Mahoney Richmond Thurston, PLLC in Norfolk, Virginia, are well-positioned to skillfully advocate for your case’s optimal outcome. To learn more, please don’t hesitate to contact us today.