Rochester Child Custody Agreement Lawyer

Monroe County Visitation Schedule Attorney

By the letter of the law, mothers and fathers have equal rights to child custody. The Law Offices of Allan L. Offen can discuss with you the legal and practical considerations to reaching a child custody agreement.

We encourage you to call us to schedule your consultation with Rochester child agreement attorney Allan L. Offen. We can be reached locally at (585) 200-3903 or toll free at (866) 869-3164.

Examining All Child Custody Options and Obligations

Alan L. Offen is familiar with all legal options and potential arrangements concerning child custody. In addition to his decades of experience in representing fathers and mothers in divorce and other family law matters, he serves frequently as a court-designated law guardian, now referred to as "attorney for the child."

Child Custody Agreements Impact Your Children

Child custody and visitation decisions affect where your children will live, how important decisions about their upbringing will be made and how much time each parent will spend with them. Our law firm can help you evaluate arrangements such as:

• Joint custody: both parents will have a voice in decision-making but this does not imply equal time with both parents
• Sole custody: granted to one parent, with the other having specific, enforceable visitation rights but more limited decision-making input
• Shared custody: a possibility when parents can agree on how to divide physical custody time between two homes and demonstrate the ability to cooperate, usually at a "50-50" time-sharing arrangement
• Split custody: involves more than one child, where one child's primary residence is with one parent and another child's is with the other parent

Building the Best Case for You As a Parent

In divorce or any family law matter involving minor children, the obligation of New York courts is to protect the best interests of the child. It is difficult for some divorcing men and women to accept that the courts do not make decisions based on what is "fair" to either parent.

If child custody is critical to you, you cannot afford to take anything for granted. It is important to develop a clear picture of how active you have been in your children's lives. If custody is disputed, details matter. Mr. Offen can help ensure your contributions are effectively and convincingly presented.

Child Support - Paternity Issues - Relocation - Stepparent Adoption

Attorney Alan L. Offen is also well equipped to advise and represent you on other parenting matters, including:

• Child support, whether your issues involve a current divorce case, a modification after your divorce or the obligations of unmarried parents
• Questions and disputes involving paternity
• Issues surrounding parental relocation/move-aways - an area where judges have substantial latitude and discretion
• Stepparent adoptions

For an informative consultation on your child custody agreement and visitation schedule, please contact us today.