Riverside Visitation Rights Attorney

Riverside Child Custody Lawyer

When physical custody is granted solely to one parent, the other parent will typically be awarded visitation rights.  These rights give the non-custodial parent the chance to see and spend time with his or her children, despite no longer living in the same household. 

Parents have the option of creating their own visitation schedule, and the court will typically uphold their arrangement as long as it serves the best interest of the child.  In cases where the parents cannot agree to a visitation arrangement, the judge will intervene, basing her or her decision on what is best for the child.  Studies have proven that children with strong relationships with both of their parents tend to be well-rounded.  For this reason,  as long as the non-custodial parent wants to spend time with his/her children, and does not have a history or drug abuse, alcoholism, or domestic violence, the judge will grant the parent visitation rights.

Determining Visitation

Unlike child support, there is no set formula for determining how much visitation time a parent should be awarded.  There are a number of factors that a judge will consider when determining a visitation schedule, such as:

• Where each parent lives
• How far away the non-custodial parent lives from the child
• Each parent's work schedule
• The child's school schedule

Contact a Riverside Visitation Attorney

Not all visitation schedules will be the same, as each family's circumstances are different.  An experienced Riverside family law lawyer at Hanson, Hales, Gorian & Bradford can representation you in court or mediation to ensure a visitation schedule is created that fits your needs.  We understand that even though you may no longer be living with your children, you still want to maintain an active role in their life and continue the relationship you have with them.  You can depend on us to help you convey your desires to the judge or mediator, make sure your wants and concerns are addressed and understood, and advocate your right to a visitation arrangement that preserves and honors your relationship with your children.

If you are interested in scheduling a consultation to discuss your case, please contact a Riverside visitation attorney today!