Establishing Child Custody in Divorce Should Not Be a Battle
If you are going through a divorce in California and you are concerned about child custody, you should know that the courts in our state are leaning more and more toward a 50/50 sharing of custody between parents. Fathers are routinely getting more rights to child custody and visitation — if they ask for them. In fact, Santa Clara County is known as being particularly progressive in these matters. Mothers who have legitimate concerns regarding joint custody can no longer rely on the courts to automatically side in their favor.
When it comes to child custody, the best arrangement — in the view of child psychologists and other experts — is one in which the child has frequent contact with both parents. At the Law Office of Charles M. Kramer, we tend to agree. Legal battles over child custody and visitation can be long, drawn-out and expensive. Negotiating a reasonable custody and visitation arrangement that is agreed upon by both parties is often the best way to save time, money and heartbreak. Most judges will simply sign off on any agreement between the parties.
San Jose divorce and family law attorney Charles M. Kramer has the skill and perspective to help you work through this process. As a trial lawyer with more than three decades of experience, he can also help you in situations where a fight is unavoidable, such as a custody dispute in which one parent is alleged to have a history of drug use, violent behavior or neglect. Don't fight unless you have to, and if you do, make sure you have experience and strength on your side. Contact our office in San Jose today for a free consultation.
Child Support and Enforcement
Determining the levels of child support owed by the noncustodial parent is generally fairly simple in California. Where our experience can be of particular benefit is in working out a truly equitable arrangement that takes into account matters such as a child's special needs or future educational expenses. As a skilled litigator, Charles M. Kramer can also offer dedicated and aggressive representation in child support enforcement actions.
Modification of Custody, Support or Visitation
When circumstances change substantially for one or both parties in a child custody, support and visitation arrangement, it may be necessary to seek a formal modification of the terms of the agreement. Examples of when this may be appropriate include the loss of a job or significant decrease in income, unexpected health care expenses or a parental relocation. If your original agreement no longer seems fair or workable, feel free to contact us to learn about your options in seeking a modification.
