Custody, Out of State Custody, and Visitation

Attleboro Child Custody Attorney

Whatever is in the "best interest of the children" will be the determining factor regarding child custody and visitation. Generally speaking, the family court wants to see the children spend as much time with each parent as possible. If the parents cannot agree on an arrangement, the court grants custody and visitation based upon the unique circumstances of each parent. At Pollis & Duggan, we help clients seek custody and visitation arrangements they can be happy with.

If you are going through a divorce and you have children, child custody arrangements need to be addressed. Contact a lawyer from our firm to discuss your concerns.

Physical v. Legal Custody: What is the Difference?

Physical custody refers to where the children will live. Legal custody refers to which parent will have the authority to make decisions regarding school, religion, health care, and other issues. A common arrangement involves one parent having sole physical custody, one parent having visitation (such as on weekends), and both parents having legal custody.

Out of State Custody

In our increasingly mobile world, it is common to see parents move out of state or even out of the country. Our firm represents clients throughout all phases of this concern. If the divorce agreement is not final, it is possible to include decisions about a parent moving away within the settlement agreement. In the event the divorce is final, we help parents with modification issues. We also help parents who contest the other parent moving out of state or the country with the children.

Contact Pollis & Duggan to learn more.