Los Angeles Child Custody Lawyers
Some of the most contentious areas of family law and divorce are the issues of child custody and visitation. Disputes over children can turn otherwise healthy and cooperative proceedings into bitter disagreements that have to be resolved through courtroom intervention.
As a family law attorney with more than two decades of experience, Mr. Cohen has seen first-hand the kind of devastation and heartache that results when custody and visitation battles turn ugly. At the Law Offices of Robert M. Cohen, Mr. Cohen provides experienced and highly skilled representation and legal service to clients in custody and visitation proceedings. Our attorneys enjoy helping people resolve difficult issues in a manner that works best for their unique situations.
Use of Mental Health Professionals
The use of mental health professionals can be critically important in family law matters, including child custody and visitation issues. When there is a custody dispute over minor children, a mental health professional will test and counsel the child in order to help establish the best custody and visitation plan possible. A mental health professional can help resolve custody and visitation issues during mediation or trial, following the California “best interests of the child” standard.
We look at a variety of issues when attempting to determine what is in the best interests of the children involved in the case, and how to best reach agreement or court decision to comport with those interests. When considering custody and visitation, the court will consider factors such as income, substance abuse problems, mental health issues and criminal records.
Other Issues in Custody and Visitation
One matter that is often raised in conjunction with custody and visitation is paternity. Once the paternity of a child is determined, it essentially becomes a custody, visitation and child support matter, and issues such as joint or sole custody of the children and whether and how much visitation rights should be awarded will need to be decided.
Contact the Law Offices of Robert M. Cohen
For more information, contact the Law Offices of Robert M. Cohen in Los Angeles, California. Call 310-277-1127 and schedule an appointment to discuss your situation with a highly experienced and dedicated lawyer.