Pasadena Family Law Attorney addresses Child Custody and Visitation
Parents in Los Angeles who want to get a child custody or visitation order from the Court must begin the process of opening a Court Case. If this is the first time you have sought to determine custody and visitation, then you are likely going through a divorce and are attempting to either come to a marital settlement agreement, or you are in the midst of fighting with the other parent for these issues.
Often, one parent will be unhappy with the initial order for Child Visitation and/ or Custody, and will want to change what the Court has ordered. Any change that is asked for will require another filing to the Court. However, one cannot just file because they are unhappy with the Court's decision. The judicial officer will require a change in circumstances that shows a change is in the best interests of the child or children who are at issue.
As a Pasadena Family Law Attorney, I have often seen parents who feel they are not being heard in Court, and complain that Judges are unfair or attorneys do not represent their point of view. You must keep in mind, however, that to allow every parent who doesn't agree with a decision to engage in endless court hearings regarding fairness would be to overwhelm the justice system that is already time consuming for those who attempt to use it. As a result, standards are imposed. If you have issues of Child Custody and Visitation, you may be best served speaking to a Family Law attorney rather than trying to do it alone, or you may quickly become frustrated, overwhelmed, and discouraged because you cannot follow proper court procedures.
