What You Need to Know About Parental Access (Visitation)

A child custody lawyer is the person that can tell you everything you need to know about child custody and visitation rights. There are a few things you need to know that can help you as you move forward and navigate parental access.

You Need a Child Custody Lawyer

Situations can get very emotional and stressful when it comes to child visitation and custody. It is best to hire a child custody lawyer to navigate the process. It is also always best to have a custody agreement in writing. A lawyer can help you to create an agreement that protects your rights as a parent.

You Must Follow the Agreement

If you plan on disputing a custody agreement or you want more access, it is essential that you follow the current order until a court decides something different. You do not want to take matters into your own hands. A court-ordered agreement is a legally binding document. If you do not follow the order until it can be changed, even if you do not agree with it, you are putting your rights at risk.

There Has to Be a Really Good Reason to Deny You Access to Your Children

Divorce can get ugly, and often, the children are used as weapons in the divorce. Couples between the age of 20-25 are 60% more likely to get divorced than older couples, according to Statista. Typically, this age group is likely to have children when they divorce, and the children get caught in the middle between warring parents. Your ex-spouse cannot keep you from accessing your children unless they have undisputed evidence that you are a threat to those children. A child custody lawyer can protect your rights as a parent.

The Best Interest of the Child

The court will do what's in the best interest of the child. However, if you do not have legal representation, then the court is only getting half the story. You must attend all court hearings and procedures to ensure that your side of the story is heard.

You need representation to protect your rights as a parent. Don't go through this on your own. Call us at the Law Office of Arthur J. White III, P.C. and we will protect your rights