Child Custody

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There is no single issue which is as difficult or important in your dissolution of marriage as the issue of child custody.  Before you appear in court for a hearing to determine your child’s custody, knowing what to expect and the possibilities involved are crucial.  There are several different types of custody which will be considered.  At the Law Offices of Sasha Tymkowicz, we know how important your child custody agreement is. We will work with you to make sure you fully understand the types of custody that may be available for you:

Legal Custody

This form of custody provides the parent with the greatest input in raising the child.
With legal custody the appointed parent has the right to make decisions on how the child will be raised, determining educational matters, medical care, and the standard of living, even including their residence. Sometimes legal custody is shared.  In cases of shared legal custody, both parents have the legal right to make decisions regarding the different choices available in raising their child.

Physical Custody

This type of custody decides where the child lives and with whom. With physical custody, the parent is granted the right to have the child live with them. There are cases where joint physical custody is awarded, and in this situation the child would split their time between the two separate residences of each parent.

Temporary Custody

Temporary custody is normally used when there are unusual circumstances surrounding a child custody case. This might involve an investigation of a  parent or a residence to prove they can provide a safe and healthy environment for the child. The length of temporary custody can vary from 30 days to more than a year.

Knowing what your alternatives are will help you prepare yourself for the new life that is ahead of you.  Contact The Law Offices of Sasha Tymkowicz to discuss the particulars of your child custody case.  Sasha has offices in Santa Ana at 714/835-8866 or in Fontana at 909/355-4444 Schedule your free initial consultation with Sasha today.