Child Custody and Visitation
Attorneys Knowledgeable in Child Custody and Placement
Legal custody is what determines which parent has the right to make major decisions for a child in matters such as their health care, education, and religion. A child under 18 also needs the consent of a parent who has custody in order to apply for a driver’s license, get married, or enlist in the military. In Wisconsin, the law presumes that a joint parental custody arrangement is in a child’s best interests. However, there are cases in which sole custody is awarded, or where one parent has sole decision-making power over a certain area of a child’s life, such as which school they’ll attend.
At Eastbridge, we know that deciding on custody and visitation arrangements can be one of the toughest parts of a divorce. Our experienced team is committed to pursuing the best possible outcome for you and your family, and protecting your rights as a parent.
Placement and Visitation
Placement is legally distinct from custody. Placement is about who is responsible for a child on a day-to-day basis, where the child sleeps at night, and how much time overall they spend with each parent. Determining what sort of placement schedule works best for your family is a very individual process, and will depend on a number of factors unique to your family. Factors will be taken into account such as where each parent lives and how far those homes are from each other, the parents’ work schedules and availability, the wishes of the child, and many other individual circumstances.
Fighting For Your Best Interest
Our team is passionate about seeing you through this process with care, understanding, and a rock-solid legal strategy. By fostering open communication and providing expert legal guidance, we’re here to help you assert your parental rights and achieve a custody and placement arrangement that works for you and your family. Whether you’re at the very start of this process, or modifying an existing custody order, you can get in touch with us today.
Call Eastbridge Law Group, LLP at 608-216-7000 to schedule a free consultation with a lawyer today.
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