Child Custody and Visitation

Your children matter to you, and you want the best for them. We want that, too. If you and your spouse/partner/other parent can work together to create a custody schedule that is in your child/ren’s best interest, the courts will generally honour your agreement. If, however, your case requires a litigated custody dispute, proper preparation for a court hearing is paramount. We will evaluate your case objectively and focus on the facts of your particular case – the history of each parent’s involvement with the child/ren, any evidence of abuse or neglect, any issues related to the child/ren’s health, safety, welfare, and education, the current status quo custody arrangement, and what custody arrangement is in your child/ren’s best interest.

Surely, you have a lot of questions and concerns: “best interest” sounds vague, what is meant by the “status quo,” can your child/ren state their preference for a particular custody schedule, what if the other parent has refused to communicate or cooperate with you on custody-related matters, is the court going to show preference or prejudice due to your gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, or financial status? Contested custody litigation is complex and you don’t have to go it alone.