A Child Custody Lawyer Will Help You Make Important Decisions
Physical Custody
Physical custody is the matter of where your children spend their time. The options for this are joint physical custody and sole physical custody. In order to get sole physical custody, there are specific requirements you must meet according to the law. Making a decision about which choice you should argue for is something that a child custody lawyer can help with by giving advice. Kim Hatch is an experienced family law attorney in the Kansas City metro area, she’ll be able to think of easy to miss details and questions to ask in this process.
Joint physical custody involves many different types of schedules. The law favors children having frequent and meaningful time with each parent. This can result in a schedule where it’s best for the children to spend equal amounts of time with each parent, commonly referred to as a shared or equal parenting schedule. But joint physical custody does always mean equal parenting time. Deciding which schedule, you prefer is something Kim Hatch of Levy Craig Family Law can help you think about.
Legal Custody
Legal custody describes the ability to make major decisions that affect your children’s health, education and welfare. In most cases, the law will favor joint legal custody. This will mean that you will have to make all major decisions together and neither parent will have the power to make major decisions for the children without the other parent. If you’re unsure of whether joint legal custody is best for your situation, a child custody lawyer like Kim Hatch in Kansas City can help you decide if you have an argument for a different agreement.
Parenting Plan
Every custody case ends with the creation of a parenting plan. This plan can be agreed to by both the parents through negotiation or mediation. If the parents are unable to agree on a plan, the court can decide the parenting plan for them after hearing evidence from both sides to determine what is in the child’s best interest.
If circumstances change for either parent significantly enough, the law allows for modifications to the parenting plan. Modification of a parenting plan can occur through negotiation or mediation. If there is no agreement, a motion must be filed to modify the plan in court. Kim Hatch’s experience as a child custody lawyer in Kansas City will help make your case that a change to your plan is necessary. If you live in Kansas City or the surrounding area and need a family law attorney, Kim Hatch of Levy Craig Family Law can help. Family Law Practice at Levy Craig Law Firm has an experienced team that will work on your side. Contact us today to schedule a consultation, or feel free to call us at (816) 454-7474 with any questions regarding your case.
