Virginia Beach’s Trusted Child Custody Attorneys
We at Weisberg & Weisberg, PLLC, have served Virginia Beach and the surrounding communities for multiple decades, resolving complex child custody disputes and helping parents establish collaborative parenting plans that work for them. We understand that child custody issues are often the most contentious and stressful part of any divorce. Our team of child custody attorneys is here to facilitate that process and ensure that your parental rights are protected as you seek the most favorable outcome possible for both you and your children.
Understanding Child Custody In Virginia
Child custody law in Virginia provides for several possible types of custody arrangements, designed to meet the unique needs of both custodial and non-custodial parents. Custody is typically categorized into two main types:
- Physical custody: This refers to where the children live on a day-to-day basis. Physical custody can be granted as sole custody to one parent, or as joint custody, where children split time between both parents’ homes.
- Legal custody: This involves the right to make important decisions about the child’s life, including education, health care and religious upbringing. Similar to physical custody, legal custody can be awarded as either sole or joint custody.
Factors Influencing Custody And Parenting Time
In Virginia Beach, divorce courts determine child custody and parenting time based on several factors, the most important of which being the best interest of the child. Other factors considered include:
- The age and physical and emotional needs of the child
- Each parent’s past role in the upbringing and care of the child during the marriage
- The ability of each parent to support the child’s education, as well as emotional and social activities
- Any history of domestic violence or the presence of protective orders against either parent
Our child custody attorneys are deeply familiar with the local family courts and can help you craft a parenting plan that addresses the above factors and that the judge will approve. We know that your top priority is the same as that of the court: your child’s well-being and growth. We will help you to achieve it through a well-thought-out and thorough parenting plan.
The Impact Of Domestic Violence On Child Custody Orders
In cases where domestic violence is involved and protective orders are in place, the safety and welfare of the child and the victimized parent are of paramount importance. Courts in Virginia take such circumstances seriously, and these factors can have a huge impact on the outcome of hearings on custody and visitation rights. Our attorneys are skilled in handling such sensitive situations and will make sure that your case is presented with the care and professionalism that it deserves with so much at stake.
Why Choose A Local Virginia Beach Family Lawyer?
Choosing a local family law attorney in Virginia Beach is crucial. Our attorneys not only have a deep understanding of Virginia’s child custody laws but also have extensive experience with the specific nuances of the local family court system. We have spent decades forming relationships with judges and other local attorneys, and we know the local legal landscape inside and out. This intimate knowledge comes in handy when negotiating with the attorney of the other parent and drafting a parenting plan that a local judge will approve.
Schedule A Consultation Today
If you are facing child custody issues in Virginia Beach, Newport News, Hampton or the surrounding areas, you do not have to face these challenges alone. Fill out our online contact form or call us at 757-659-9611 to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced child custody attorneys. Let us help you navigate one of the most stressful trials of your life with confidence and support, and together, we’ll work to put you and your family on a path to a brighter future.
