Child Custody and Support

Alameda Child Support Lawyer

Whether parents are going through a  divorce, already divorced, or never married, issues involving children must be treated as efficiently as possible, keeping the best interests of the child in mind at all times. At the office of  Michael J. Bailey, Attorney at Law we provide representation to and help educate individuals on legal cases involving minor children.  Contact us today to discuss a case within the areas listed below.

Custody
The area of child custody is divided up into two sections: legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody allows a parent to make decisions about religion, education, and medical treatment, among others. Courts tend to award legal custody to both parents (considered shared custody or joint custody). Physical custody is a term applied to a parent who provides primary physical residence.

Child Support
Often the subject of many political battles, child support is a highly scrutinized area of family law. Support is now calculated through an extremely complex formula. It is possible to utilize this formula on many websites, but doing so places you at risk of underestimating the support you may owe or be due. It is important to consult with an attorney before asking the court to calculate your support payment for you in order to ensure accuracy.

Visitation
The time spent with a non-custodial parent is called visitation. Visitation rights are determined by how much time the children spend with the custodial parent and a number of other factors that are deemed important by the courts. In some cases, visitation may be arranged between the parents in a cooperative manner. However, not all cases are resolved this way and visitation agreements may require court intervention to establish a visitation order.

Contact a California child custody lawyer at our office today for a free phone consultation. Attorney Michael Bailey can help you understand your legal options for seeking a favorable resolution to the legal issues involving your child or children.

The office of Michael J. Bailey, Attorney at Law represents clients located in and around Alameda County, California, including the communities of Alameda, Oakland, Hayward, Berkeley, Pleasanton, San Leandro, Castro Valley, Marin City, Fremont, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, Marin County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, and all surrounding areas.