Salem Massachusetts Child Custody and Visitation Lawyer
Child custody can refer to legal custody or physical custody.
Legal custody refers to the ability to make decisions on behalf of the child, including medical, religious and educational decisions. Often, this custody will be the joint responsibility of the child's parents and will be called shared child custody or joint legal custody.
Physical custody refers to the child's physical presence. A parent who has been granted physical custody of a child will typically live with the child and provide daily care and supervision. Primary physical custody refers to the parent of the child's primary residence. Physical custody is often shared between parents with a custody or visitation schedule outlining the parenting time of each parent.
Located in Salem, Massachusetts, at Laurence M. Kelley, Attorney at Law, we listen and advise you regarding child custody issues. We represent mothers, fathers and grandparents. Your rights to custody and visitation are important to you and the welfare of your children or grandchildren. We can properly advocate for you.
For information about our qualifications and some of the benefits of retaining our services, please visit our Firm Overview.
To discuss your child custody or visitation issue with an experienced Massachusetts family law attorney, please call 978-740-1070 to schedule a free initial consultation.
Experienced Massachusetts Child Custody and Visitation Attorney
Child custody and visitation (sometimes referred to as parenting time) are issues that can be difficult to reach an agreement, even though they are often one of the most compelling areas to work out between the parties.
If the court decides a child custody issue, they will look at the best interest of the child.
We believe you are in the best position to understand what is in the best interest of your child, rather than a judge who has neither the time nor inclination to fully understand your family dynamics and the needs of your child.
Unless your circumstances warrant a different approach, we will typically advise you to work toward reaching an agreement regarding child custody and visitation. It is not only less stressful on you and the child, but it is also more economical. We firmly believe that you are in the best position to determine what is in your child's best interest.
Child Custody and Visitation Modification
We also handle requests for modifications of child custody and visitation orders. If there has been a change of circumstances that affects the best interest of the child, we can request a post-divorce modification of the divorce decree ordering child custody and visitation.
Contact an Experienced Salem Family Law Attorney Today
For information about Massachusetts child custody laws, or to discuss your child custody or visitation issues with an experienced family law attorney, please schedule a free confidential consultation by calling us at 978-740-1070. If you prefer, you may fill out our intake form and we will contact you.
