CHILD CUSTODY & VISITATION

San Diego Child Custody Lawyer | Move-Away, Out-of-State Custody California Attorney

Child custody and visitation are often the most contentious issues in family law.  At the Law Office of Elizabeth M. Lewis, located in San Diego, California, our attorneys have a wealth of experience representing individuals just like you in child custody and visitation disputes.  Let our experience and trial skills help you achieve your goal. 

We handle the following types of child custody and visitation matters:

• Establish Child Custody and Visitation.  Child custody disputes can be emotionally difficult for everyone involved, especially the children.  You need an experienced attorney to explain your legal rights and options, and to aggressively pursue your goal.  Contact our office today to speak with an experienced family law attorneys.
  
  
• Modification of child custody and visitation orders.
  Child custody and visitation orders may be modified at any time while the child is still a minor.  The general rule in California is that a court may modify a custody or visitation order only upon a showing of a “substantial change in circumstances” since the previous order was made.
  
  
• Out-of-State Custody and Visitation.
  When the parties live in different states, the issue is whether California courts have the authority, or jurisdiction, to make or modify orders concerning custody and visitation.  The Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) governs whether a state has jurisdiction over cases involving an out-of-state residence.  If you, your child ,or the other parent do not live in California, contact our office to find out if your custody and visitation matter will be subject to the rules of the UCCJEA.
  
  
• Move-Away / Re-location Custody and Visitation Orders.
  In today's mobile society, it is common for one parent to re-locate to another part of California or out-of-state.  When one parent wishes to move a substantial distance and take the child with them, the parties may often find themselves in court to either allow or prevent the "move-away".  Contact our office today if this is your concern. 

We serve the communities San Diego, Chula Vista, El Cajon, South Bay, East County, as well as out-of-state clients.

To confidentially discuss your family law concerns, please contact our office for your FREE INITIAL CONSULTION.

We accept Visa, Master Card, and Discover Card.

Law Office of Elizabeth M. Lewis
3065 Rosecrans Place, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92110

Telephone:
(619)523-9900
(800)852-1840

Fax:
(619)223-2715

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