Wilmington Child Custody Attorneys
When a relationship ends, it is very common for a parent to experience feelings of anxiety, sadness and despair as he or she copes with the prospect of losing custody of the children.
As parents ourselves, we understand how overwhelming such fears can be. In most circumstances, parents are better off trying to work out a mutually acceptable agreement. It allows you to maintain more control over the ultimate solution rather than risk leaving decisions up to someone unfamiliar with your family’s unique situation.
We have built our family law practice on our ability to effectively negotiate favorable solutions to sensitive child custody and visitation disputes. However, when an amicable agreement cannot be reached, we are more than willing to fight for our clients’ parental rights in family court.
Delaware Child Custody Laws
Determining child custody after a divorce is not as simple as "she gets the kids" or "he gets the kids." When awarding custody, the court will carefully consider what is in the best interests of the children. In Delaware, child custody has two primary components:
- Legal custody: Legal custody is the ability to participate in major decisions regarding the child, including those involving education, health care and other important matters. Regardless where the child lives, it is often in his or her best interest for both parents to take an active role in his or her upbringing. In most situations, it is most appropriate for the parents to share legal custody.
- Residential placement (physical custody): Residential placement involves where the child lives. It can be primarily with either parent or it can be shared. I can advise you on fathers’ rights.
By resolving custody issues through mediation, agreements can be creative and account for the needs of both the parents and children. However, if the other party refuses to compromise on child custody and parenting time/visitation, we have the experience and determination to protect your rights at trial.
Contact a New Castle County visitation lawyer online or by phone at 302-654-5083 to discuss your concerns about child custody and to learn how a caring family lawyer can make a difference.
