Are you going through a divorce and have kids? Read these 6 common questions about custody, then contact our Rochester lawyer to get started.
1) What is Shared Residency?
Shared residency is the ability for both parents to spend the same amount of time with their children.- Based on the differences in finances for each parent, a child support obligation may be necessary.
2) What are the Differences Between Joint Child Custody and Sole Child Custody?
- If you have joint custody, you and your child’s other parent will be required to make decisions about your child together, cooperatively.
- If you have sole custody of your child, you alone will be required to make decisions about your child.
- You can have a shared residency plan and still have one parent be sole custodian.
3) How Do Courts Decide on Visitation?
- The court will look into the best interest of the child.
- The court will review:
- Who can take care of the child best.
- Who is best to serve the child.
- The time allotted to each parent with the child.
4) Do Courts Favor the Mother?
- The courts do not favor the father or mother over one another.
- The courts will review both parents to decide the child’s best interest.
5) What is the Role of a Law Guardian?
- A law guardian for a child is also called an Attorney for the Children.
- An AFC acts like a normal lawyer; they gather information from talking to the child and represent them in court.
6) What Should I Know About Visitation with a Substance Abuse Problem?
- If your spouse has a substance abuse problem, the state is very concerned over the safety of that child.
- Your spouse may be required to have supervised visitation while they are sick.
Are you considering a divorce and have questions about child custody? After reading these 6 common questions about custody, contact our experienced Rochester child custody lawyers today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
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