A Focus on the Best Interests of Your Children
Developing child custody arrangements requires a look into the past and present to determine the future. We want to know about your role in your child's life. From there, we try to craft an agreement that achieves your objectives and focuses on the best interests of the child.
A dedicated and detail-driven approach to child custody is what we believe in at the law firm of Edward V. O'Connor, Jr., P.C.
If you are active in the life of your child, we want that to continue long into the future and fiercely protect your visitation rights. Even if you are no longer married, or were not married to the child's other parent, quality time with a son or daughter is vital to a healthy relationship. Contact divorce attorney Edward V. O'Connor at our Fairfax office by calling 571-748-3581.
Assessing Your Role in Your Child's Life
A "cookie-cutter" approach simply does not work in child custody issues. We not only spend time with you, but also meet with teachers, physicians, and other individuals and professionals who have contact with the child on a regular basis. Day-to-day matters such as disciplinary issues at school or health problems must be identified. We want to get the entire story from anyone who has substantial contact with your child. Your ongoing, quality relationship with your child is our paramount concern.
Focusing on Peaceful Mediation, But Willing to Litigate
Once we gather the information, we move forward with a proposed child custody agreement. Our goal is to negotiate an agreement outside of the courtroom. However, that approach is only as effective as the willingness of both sides to come to the mediation table. Many times, we identify a parent who simply wants to go to war or move the child across the country. If we need to resolve disputes through litigation, we have the experience and knowledge of each local Virginia county court to move forward.
Contact Us
For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer regarding a child custody agreement or a post-divorce issue over relocation, please contact us.
