Custody
Handling Child Custody Cases With Compassion
Cash Law Firm LLC handles child custody cases in Charleston County, SC with care because it’s essential to shield the children from the complications of these matters and not allow them to be dragged into the center of them. As a parent or guardian, it’s imperative you understand the different types of rights that may or may not be permitted to continue a strong and healthy relationship with your children.
The Key Elements of Child Custody
Even before entering into divorce proceedings, most people have heard various terms used when describing custody, such as sole custody, joint custody, primary custody, shared custody, traditional visitation, liberal visitation, parenting plans, and others. However, it really boils down to two key issues. One is who gets decision-making authority to make choices regarding medical care, what extracurricular activities they’ll participate in, and where the child attends school. The other is how the time will be divided between the parents to spend with their children.
Settling Custody Out of Court
The majority of parents reach agreements on custody without litigation. However, the details are crucial. Our decades of experience negotiating and drafting custody settlements prioritize the best interests of you and your children while ensuring you’re not taken advantage of by your partner’s legal team.
Navigating Custody Litigation
If an agreement can’t be reached amicably outside of court, custody litigation becomes necessary. Due to the time involved, this process is often challenging, emotionally taxing, and expensive. While we’ll work steadfastly to come to a swift and effective resolution with the courts, the parents need to ensure their children are protected from the conflict as it progresses.
Factors Courts Consider in Custody Cases
The goal of the courts is to determine custody arrangements that serve “the best interest of the children.” Our job is to ensure a good strategy is in place to present evidence that supports you and disproves any allegations your ex might make against you. Key factors the court may consider include but aren’t limited to:
- The child’s temperament and developmental needs
- The parent’s capacity to meet the child’s needs
- Each child’s preferences
- The wishes of the parents
- The child’s relationship with parents, siblings, and significant others
- Parental actions encouraging the parent-child relationship
- Manipulative or coercive parental behavior
- Efforts to disparage the other parent
- Parental involvement in the child’s life
- The child’s adjustment to home, school, and community
- Stability of current and proposed residences
- Mental and physical health of all involved individuals
- Cultural and spiritual background of the child
- History of abuse or neglect
- Incidents of domestic violence or child abuse
- Parental relocation over 100 miles within the past year (unless for safety reasons)
- Any other factors deemed necessary by the court
Contact Us for Child Custody Representation
Navigating child custody issues can be complex and emotionally draining. The Cash Law Firm LLC team is here to provide expert guidance and support to deliver the best outcome for you and your children in child custody cases in Charleston County, SC and the surrounding area. Contact us today to discuss your case and how we can help.