Massachusetts Child Custody Attorney
Lynnfield Child Custody & Visitation Lawyer Serving Newburyport, Winchester, Saugus, Cambridge, Andover, Marblehead, Lowell, Beverly, Wakefield and Lexington
The breaking up of a family can be very traumatic for a child and that is why the custody and parenting plan issues are such an important aspect in family law. The courts carefully consider all aspects concerning child custody & visitation rights in a divorce proceeding to ensure that decisions made are toward the benefit of the child or children involved. If you are in a divorce and you have children it is vital that you seek legal advice on the laws governing child custody and visitation rights. If you are considering a divorce, you should contact a
Massachusetts divorce attorney with experience in all aspects of
family law and can help you with issues surrounding your divorce. At Rauseo Law, we have successfully represented many clients in the Lynnfield and Andover areas who are going through a divorce with child custody & visitation aspects to consider.
Click on a link below to learn more about different child custody and visitation related matters:
Child Support
Child support is a type of payment that is awarded to the custodial parent after a divorce. It is used to support the children, provide them with the lifestyle and education they deserve. If you need help seeking or enforcing child support payments, call us today. Click here to read more about child support.
Fathers' Rights
During divorce, fathers have rights regarding the custody of their children. Historically, child custody has been awarded to the mother of the children. Recently however, this injustice has been brought to light and many more men are being awarded custody of their children. Click here to read more about fathers' rights.
Relocations & Move-Aways
If you are looking to move away after your child custody and visitation plan has been agreed upon, you will need to talk to an attorney. With nearly all relocation cases, the move must be addressed in a post-judgment modification of your child custody and visitation plans. Click here to read more about relocations and move aways.
The Best Interest of the Child
As an experienced law firm, we understand that keeping the best interests of your child or children in mind should always be a priority when determining child custody or visitation. For example, if a parent is not fit to support a child, then it may be causing harm to the child for them to stay with that parent. Click here to read more about the best interest of the child.
About Child Custody and Visitation in Massachusetts
There are many factors to consider before the court can make a thoughtful determination regarding child custody and visitation arrangements, including:
- The family situation in the past and up to the present
- Wishes of the child, providing the child is old enough
- The positive and negative effects of each proposed custody arrangement
- Any history of domestic Violence, or drug or alcohol abuse
- If one parent has been more involved in the raising of the child, or if both parents have been equally involved
If custody & visitation issues cannot be resolved then the courts will require that the parents meet with a Family Services Officer. The Officer can assess the family situation and relationships of the parties. The recommendations are based on what the child currently needs and whether or not the parents can agree to it. The decisions and arrangements made will affect the future of your child. It is important that you get competent legal advice so you thoroughly understand the issues of child custody & visitation. A divorce attorney from Rauseo Law can provide the needed legal counsel and to protect your rights as a parent. Call our law firm today for a consultation of your case and to have all of your concerns addressed!
Contact a Massachusetts child custody attorney
in matters regarding children, divorce, custody and visitation. Learn more about child custody in Newburyport, Marblehead, Lowell, Wakefield, Saugus, Winchester, Andover, Beverly, Cambridge, or Lexington.