Wilmington Delaware Child Custody Lawyers
Newark Delaware Child Custody Attorneys
Child custody is often one of the most difficult family law issues to resolve. It is important to clearly identify legal goals and negotiate a resolution that is both legally sound and flexible. The resolution must also account for lifestyle changes, such as remarriage or relocation.
Unfortunately, child custody and visitation is often used by one partner as a means of retaliation against the former partner for perceived wrongs during the marriage.
At Rahaim & Saints, our Wilmington child custody attorneys possess a thorough understanding of Delaware child custody statutes and always take a compassionate approach when dealing with the highly emotional components of divorce. We work closely with our clients to avoid disputes and negotiate or litigate child custody arrangements that are legally sound and always in the best interests of the children. Call our office today at 302 892 9200 or 302 832 1800. Or, email a Delaware Child Custody Laywer here.
Determining Custody Agreements Out of Court
Our Kent County family law attorneys are strong believers in mediation and other out-of-court solutions to custody disputes. A mediated or negotiated agreement will often be more comprehensive and equitable than a court-ordered solution. It also avoids giving the impression that a former partner has “won” during a proceeding.
Custody Litigation
When a reasonable agreement cannot be achieved through mediation, we will use every resource necessary to protect the best interests of your children. In contested cases, we can bring in child psychologists and other experts in an effort to convince the court that you should have physical custody, legal custody, or more visitation than is otherwise called for by the guidelines.
Joint Legal Custody and Shared Residency
A negotiated resolution often involves joint legal custody (shared responsibility for decisions about education, health and welfare). It may also include shared residency, with the child spending an equal or nearly equal number of nights with each parent. Please note that shared physical custody significantly can reduce child support obligations.
Based on the court testimony and evidence, which may include recommendations of a custodial evaluator, the court will decide who gets primary residential custody, as well as whether a shared arrangement and visitation schedule is appropriate.
Related Custody and Family Law Issues
We assist in the filing and resolution of decree modifications and protection from abuse (PFA) orders when violence is present in the relationship. We can represent you in modifying the parenting schedule to reflect a change in circumstances and relocation cases.
Contact a Middletown Delaware Visitation Attorney
Contact our Wilmington, Delaware office (302-892-9200) or Newark, Delaware office (302-832-1800) today for a consultation and overview of your rights related to child custody. You can also email a Newark Delaware Child Custody Lawyer here.
