When custody is being disputed, it often happens that one parent is at greater loss, which is undeserved in a significant number of cases. The course of the divorce and custody action largely depends on the first steps and on what the parts involved provide, which is what we are going to show in the following.
The Parental Contact Issue
The laws and the verdicts aren’t always for the benefit of both parents when it comes to custody matters consequent to a divorce. The non custodial parent gets insufficient visitation or custody time. Parental contact is a more delicate matter and needs to be addressed in a different manner, without discrediting one parent.
Course of Action for Married/Unmarried Couples
As a child custody specialist, Michael Kelly Attorney states that one should formally file first in the California family law court an underlying action, which is either a petition for paternity, if unmarried, or one for divorce. In case there exists a marriage, the mother or the father’s lawyer can file the action which requests marriage dissolution, nullity or legal separation. When partners are unmarried, the family law lawyer of one of the two can file an action for establishing the parental relationship or advance a petition for custody of minor children, including support.
Providing the Basic Information Inputs
In this family law process, the client’s role is great. When custody issues are involved, one has to provide their story first and explain how they’ve been the primary caregiver. Also, any inappropriate behavior of the other party should be pointed out, but truthfully. The points included should be: education matters, religious affiliation, extra-curricular activities, and doctor visits. Then, an Income and Expense Declaration form must be filled. This can be done online or obtained from the firm. Next, write a description of your custody goals and how would you exercise your custody, in a realistic way. You should also provide all existing evidence – an arrest warrant if the partner was arrested for drug use, to give an example. Or, it could be a bank statement showing an important removal of funds.
The Strongest Legal Representation for Men
Michael Kelly Attorney has 42 years of experience in Fathers’ Rights and Family Law and has been practicing in California. In 2002, the Law Offices of Michael Kelly were founded, the attorney’s own specialized firm. It has handled thousands of divorces, from basic cases to most complex disputes over custody and financial litigation.