Pearland Child Custody Lawyer
In most situations, the courts believe that joint custody is in the best interest of the child. Joint custody refers to each parent maintaining an equal say in how their child is raised (i.e., religion, education, healthcare, etc.). Primary custody refers to where the child will live for a majority of the time.
To determine which parent should retain primary custody of their child, the courts will look at a number of factors including:
- Who has been the child’s primary caretaker
- Who primarily puts the child to bed
- Who primarily makes meals for the child
- Who primarily takes the child to doctor’s appointments
- Who plans social activities for the child
- What kind of living arrangements each parent can provide for their child
- Each parent’s work schedule and earning capacity
These factors and other considerations will be used to determine which parent should receive primary custody of their child.
In all child custody cases, the courts seek to do what is in the best interest of the child. Oftentimes, it takes the help of an experienced family law attorney to help communicate why it is in your child’s best interest for you to be the primary custodial parent.
Whether you are establishing paternity or child custody for the first time or are seeking to modify existing custody arrangements, Pearland attorney James Zier has the knowledge and skill to handle your case. Attorney James Zier has experience helping protect the rights and interests of people facing a variety of family law matters throughout Brazoria County, including Pearland, Alvin, Rosharon, and Manvel. He is committed to providing each and every client with the personal attention and sound legal advice they need to expeditiously resolve their legal matters.
When you are looking for Pearland attorneys to help you in a child custody dispute, contact the Law Office of James Zier, P.C.
Call (281) 485-3377 to speak with an experienced Pearland lawyer about child custody in Brazoria County today!
