Understand the issue. Prepare for the next decision.
Custody decisions focus on a child’s best interests and shape parenting time and decision-making authority.
- Parenting schedules
- Decision-making
- Relocation issues
- Emergency custody
- Custody litigation
What the case may involve
Best Interests
Courts consider the child’s safety, stability, needs and relationships with the people involved.
Parenting Arrangements
Custody includes schedules, exchanges, holidays, school decisions, medical care and communication.
Evidence and Conduct
Parenting history, communication, records, witnesses and the ability to support the child’s relationship with the other parent may matter.
Every matter begins with the facts.
We review available documents, deadlines, evidence and goals, then explain the options that may apply. Information on this website is general and does not replace advice about a specific matter.