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Need Advice in Your Child Custody Agreement?<\/h1>\n

Our San Diego Child Custody Attorney Offers Help in Legal Custody Agreement and Issues<\/h2>\n

\"PhotoLegal issues involving a child can be complex and are always emotionally charged. When a divorce involves children, the process can easily become strained, especially if you and your spouse disagree about what would be best for your kids. Parents may fight for the favor of their children at the cost of their relationships with other family members. Adhering to a temporary order can be stressful, which may only exacerbate disagreements. Additionally, depending on the relationship you have with your spouse, a dispute over child custody can add years to your divorce case. At this difficult time, you need the help of a San Diego child custody attorney you can trust to handle your case with the utmost compassion, skill and professionalism.<\/p>\n

The San Diego divorce attorneys at Gnau & Tamez have been helping parents modify child custody agreements, establish rules for visitation and negotiate custody arrangements since 2009. Child custody arrangements are often modified as it is hard to imagine a child care plan for a five-year-old will work when that child becomes a fifteen-year-old. If you are considering divorce or have started divorce proceedings with children, then we can offer you guidance. We can also work with you to establish a child custody agreement that protects the best interests of your children.<\/p>\n

How Do Courts Determine Child Custody?<\/h3>\n

Courts want to put your child in an environment that is in his or her best interest<\/a>. Ideally, you and your spouse will work together to negotiate an agreement that works for everyone. However, if you cannot reach an agreement, then the court will determine physical and legal custody arrangements. Physical custody refers to the right to time spent with the child; legal custody is the right to make decisions for the child, such as where he or she will attend school. Often, parents will share legal custody, while one parent (the \u201ccustodial parent\u201d) will have physical custody and will provide the child\u2019s home address.<\/p>\n

Some conditions our attorneys will research to determine options for child custody include:<\/p>\n