Child custody and visitation arrangements are a vital part of the divorce and family court process. Child custody determinations will include physical and legal custody of the children as well as time sharing. At the law office of Wolf & Fox, P.C., we understand issues involving your children are near and dear to your heart. We can provide you with responsive services as we seek the most desirable outcome for your family's situation.
Would you like to speak with an attorney about child custody and visitation? If so, please call the law office of Wolf & Fox, P.C. at 505-903-6354 to schedule your free consultation. You may also submit an online contact form and someone from our firm will be in touch with you promptly.
What is the Difference Between Physical Custody and Legal Custody?
Our attorneys can answer any questions you may have about the process of determining child custody. Many parents need clarification about the differences between physical and legal custody. Physical custody refers to with whom the children live. Legal custody refers to decisions that are made regarding religion, education, health care and even extracurricular activities. A common child custody arrangement involves one parent having primary physical custody with the other parent having ample visitation time. In the vast majority of situations, parents are given shared or joint legal custody.
Interstate Child Custody Disputes
Wolf & Fox, P.C. has significant experience handling child custody issues where parents live in different states, including cases where one or both parents are in the military. Interstate child custody disputes present additional issues which must be addressed, including:
- Which state's court has the power to make an initial custody determination?
- Which state's court has the power to change a custody order when the parents live in different states?
- What will be the visitation arrangement or time sharing plan between the two homes in different states?
- What will be the travel arrangements? Who will pay for the child's travel expenses?
Parental Relocation and Changes of Custody
Increasingly, parents are moving to another city or state following a divorce. When one parent's relocation with the child affects the other parent's custody or visitation rights, the parties will likely need to revisit the custody and timesharing arrangement. Whether you wish to relocate out of state with your children or you oppose your ex-spouse's desire to relocate, we can address your needs.
As you work through the divorce process, you can feel comfortable sharing your concerns with our firm. Wolf & Fox, P.C. has been helping parents and children involved in divorce and custody battles since 1989. Clients feel confident in our services and trust that we consistently seek the best possible results for their situations.
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Wolf & Fox, P.C.
1200 Pennsylvania NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Toll Free: (866) 742-0676
Phone: (505) 903-6354
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