California Joint Custody Laws

Joint Child Custody Concerns in San Diego

Three Decades of Combined Family Law Experience in San Diego County, California

At the family law firm of Naimish & Lewis, we believe that client education of California joint custody laws can make the difference between success and failure in child custody disputes. By being fully informed regarding the processes, challenges and options involved in your joint or sole custody dispute, you can knowledgeably help us pursue the results you want, and can be an active and informed participant in the custody process.

We start by meeting with you to discuss your goals, and to describe the process. Several important considerations are:

• California law favors joint over sole custody. Making a successful bid for sole custody requires a thoroughly prepared case and a strong set of supporting facts.
• California courts require that parents who file custody matters to go through a mandatory Family Court Services (FCS) mediation prior to their court appearance. With the help of professionals, we can work with you to create a parenting plan for your children and prepare you for mediation. This step is crucial because FCS will write a recommendation to the judge, who will rely on it heavily when making a ruling.

We also work with child psychologists and other professionals while preparing each case, and investigate relevant issues involving:

• Challenges presented by military deployment
• Parental drug and alcohol issues
• Parental participation in the child's health, education and welfare
• Domestic violence
• Current living arrangements

Decisions you make now will have an effect on you and your child for a lifetime. If you need legal help in pursuing joint custody or sole custody, contact our firm for a no-charge discussion and for experience legal help.

Contact Us

If you face a family law challenge in San Diego County, contact the attorney team of Naimish & Lewis. We offer free initial consultations, accept Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover, employ two Spanish speakers and are conveniently located close to Liberty Station, formerly known as the Naval Training Center. We also offer payment plans. To contact a lawyer, call 619-817-8458 or 866-834-4075.