QUESTION
Who has custody of children during a divorce?
Asked on Jun 09th, 2015 on Child Custody - Louisiana
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If I have an attorney representing me, will that help me get custody?
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Family Law Attorney serving West Bloomfield, MI
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Law Offices of Eugene Lumberg and Eric S. Lumberg
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A family law attorney can claim interim custody and help maintain that position into the final judgment. Consult with an attorney to discuss your options and concerns further.
Answered on Jun 09th, 2015 at 3:51 PM
Dispute Resolution Attorney serving Seattle, WA
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Law Offices of Helene Ellenbogen P.S.
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Both parents have custody. That's not the issue. The issue is the time each parent gets with the kids. Your attorney should immediately file a motion for temporary orders to get a temporary parenting plan and child support order into place.
Answered on Jun 09th, 2015 at 2:58 PM
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Law Offices of Aimee C. Robbins
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Most definitely an attorney will facilitate you chances of being awarded custody.
Answered on Jun 09th, 2015 at 12:48 PM
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Law Office of Robert Burns
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Yes, because you presumably lack expertise and objectivity to do an equivalent job. You do need to do your part as a client and parent.
Answered on Jun 09th, 2015 at 12:40 PM
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Having an attorney will help you navigate establishing custody. Until the court enters temporary orders in a divorce and final orders with the Decree, both parents continue joint custody just as if they were married. This can result in snatching the children back and forth, so it is best if you can agree or get temporary orders as quickly as possible as to who will have the children with them when during the proceedings. Best wishes.
Answered on Jun 09th, 2015 at 12:21 PM
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Richard B. Jacobson & Associates, LLC
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If the parents are living apart, then the Family Court decides, by means of a Temporary Order, the key questions of child custody, placement and child support. Having a lawyer when facing a disputed matter in a divorce case is very desirable, and yes, retaining an experienced family law attorney will typically help you in persuading the court of the merits of your views about these matters. Good Luck.
Answered on Jun 09th, 2015 at 12:12 PM
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The presumption is that both parents in a divorce have joint custody.
Answered on Jun 09th, 2015 at 11:56 AM
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Yes. The court will decide who is awarded custody based on the evidence and testimony presented by the mother and father.
Answered on Jun 09th, 2015 at 11:50 AM