Child custody agreements determine how much time parents spend with their children, who will pay to support children (and how much), and which parent may make legal decisions. If you need help protecting your rights, you need a Gastonia child custody enforcement lawyer.
Here at the Law Offices of Regina M. Taylor, our experienced child custody attorneys are ready to fight tirelessly on your behalf and for the children’s well-being. We have 30 years of experience in these cases, and we look forward to representing you in court.
Issues about sole and joint custody responsibilities are among the most common hurdles families face in Gastonia.
When a parent has sole custody of a child, they can make important legal or healthcare choices for the child without consulting the other parent.
Examples of these choices include:
This arrangement may be appropriate if one parent is frequently unavailable due to their work or lifestyle. Also, if one parent has a known criminal record or a reputation for irresponsible behavior, the other parent will likely make a case for sole custody. Note that sole custody and sole physical custody are two different terms.
Joint custody exists when both parents share equal legal responsibility for a child. However, this does not necessarily mean that a child spends equal time with both parents. One parent may have physical custody of a child for 75% of the time, but still share their legal obligations 50-50.
Sole physical custody exists when a parent has physical custody of a child nearly 100% of the time. Put another way, the child lives exclusively with one parent. They may or may not have a visitation schedule with the other parent.
Whenever a parent seeks to modify a court’s decision on custody arrangements, they should seek advice from a seasoned Gastonia child custody enforcement attorney. These hurdles can be very taxing for both parents and children, and sometimes, law enforcement is involved.
Most parents love their children immensely and would do anything to secure their well-being. That said, some parents make poor choices when fulfilling their roles after a divorce or separation. Sometimes, a parent might refuse to visit a child, and other times, they may refuse to return a child to the other parent when the visit concludes.
In the most concerning situations, a parent may abscond with their child and commit parental kidnapping and custody interference. This is an emergency, and a cause for an emergency custody order. A skilled Gastonia custody enforcement lawyer can help in these situations, too.
If you and a co-parent are struggling to communicate about custody or if you are struggling to have the relationship your child deserves, call a Gastonia child custody enforcement lawyer immediately. Time is of the essence, so act quickly. Emergency custody issues deserve immediate attention, and the courts will act quickly on your behalf.
We at the Law Offices of Regina M. Taylor have helped many families through these challenging hurdles, and we look forward to helping yours. Schedule your consultation today.
