San Francisco Child Custody Attorneys

Both parents have the right to see and spend time with their children.  However, during a custody battle one parent may be granted more time with a child than the other parent.  In some cases, one parent’s time with his/her child could be limited to only scheduled visits.   If you are fighting for the custody of your child, we can help.  We know how important your children are to you, and we want to do whatever we can to ensure you are able to continue to spend time with your kids. 

How is Child Custody Determined?

When parents are unable to amicably come to a child custody arrangement, the judge will step in and decide for them.  Above all else the judge will base his/her ruling on what’s in the best interest of the child.  To determine what in fact is in the child’s best interest, the judge will consider a number of factors, including

• The child’s relationship with each parent
• The child’s current routine and lifestyle
• The child’s preference (if above a certain age)
• Each parent’s mental stability
• Each parent’s health
• Each parent’s income
• Each parent’s ability to financially and emotionally care for the child
• If one or both parents have a history of abuse, alcoholism, or drug use

How to Get Child Custody

To convince the judge to side in your favor and grant you custody, you must prove that it’s in the child’s best interest.  This can be harder than it seems, and for that reason, it’s best to hire a skilled San Francisco child custody lawyer to help you present your case before the judge.  At our firm, we can review a number of things, including your income level, financial responsibility, and mental and physical health. We can also look for evidence that highlights the strong relationship you have with your children.  We strongly believe that it’s your right as a parent to share equal time raising your children. We can help you prove to the court that you are a responsible, loving, and trustworthy parent that deserves to be granted child custody.

Need help getting child custody? Contact a San Francisco Child Custody Attorney today!