After parents separate, they have to make several important decisions concerning the custody of the children born out of their relationship.
Family lawyers can inform their clients about their parental rights and guide them through procedures to carry out in order to set custody guidelines between the client and the other parent.
As for any family procedure, custody can be settled out of court or determined by a Judge following a divided procedure.
One parent may not simply decide to take over custody of the children at the expense of the other parent. If you are a victim of parental alienation you can obtain an urgent decision on the custody of the children. Apply with one of our lawyers.
The best interest of the children is the first concern of the Court in determining custody. This decision is generally based on the parental aptitudes of each parent, the capacity to provide children with a wholesome and positive home environment, and the maintenance of some relative stability in the child’s home environment. Children’s opinion about their custody is given consideration varying on the children’s age.
Custody can be exclusively provided by one parent with or without acess rights for the other parent, or shared in equal or unequal proportions by both parents. Child custody has a certain impact on the amount of alimony paid or received for the children. Whatever are the custody rights, both parents nevertheless maintain the exercise of their parental authority.