Legal Help From a Concord Family Law Attorney
When spouses with children decide to divorce, a whole new set of questions must be answered before the divorce can be finalized. Who will have primary custody of the children? What type of visitation agreement or parenting plan best meets the needs of the children and the parents? What will happen if one parent wants to move out of the state?
It is usually best for everyone concerned if divorcing spouses can reach an agreement about child custody issues without the need for a child custody trial. High-conflict child custody cases are expensive for the parents and difficult for the children.
If you are considering divorce and worried about child custody or visitation arrangements, an experienced and compassionate family law attorney can offer practical advice and help you reach a negotiated agreement acceptable to everyone.
The Baker Law Firm, P.A., in Concord, North Carolina
At The Baker Law Firm, P.A., in Concord, North Carolina, family law is a major focus of our law practice. Led by native North Carolinian attorney Lucas T. Baker, we provide efficient and practical legal representation to parents involved in child custody disputes.
Our primary role in divorce cases involving children is to help our clients make intelligent choices about child custody and visitation arrangements. We use our understanding of North Carolina law to explain the likely outcome of a child custody dispute if it reaches a trial, and we help our client create acceptable compromise agreements regarding custody and visitation. If we are unable to reach an agreement with the other side, then we aggressively represent our clients in custody trials in order to seek a Court decree specifying the custody and visitation rights of the parties.
In especially high-conflict cases where agreement seems impossible, we can ask the court to appoint a parenting coordinator. A parenting coordinator can provide additional help in crafting an acceptable custody and visitation plan and in assisting parents in communicating effectively about custody and visitation.
Mediation Is Generally Required in Child Custody Cases: Any child custody case that is not resolved by agreement is generally referred to a custody mediation program. If the parties are unable to resolve their custody dispute in mediation, then the matter may proceed to a hearing or trial.
Modification of Child Custody and Visitation Agreements
As circumstances change, a custody and visitation agreement may have to change too. Sometimes, these changes are agreeable to both parents, and it is a relatively simple matter to file a child custody modification agreement with the court. However, if only one parent wants the modification, then the disagreement can quickly turn into a high-conflict case that may take a long time to resolve.
If you are facing the possibility of a child custody modification, early advice from an experienced custody lawyer can help you understand your options and the best way to proceed.
Contact The Baker Law Firm, P.A.
If you have questions about child custody issues, we encourage you to schedule a confidential consultation to get advice from a knowledgeable Concord child custody and visitation lawyer. To make an appointment, contact our office by calling toll-free 866-943-7966 or by sending an e-mail.
