Legal disputes involving children are almost always the most sensitive and emotional. If you are going through a divorce or otherwise seeking custody of your child, the outcome can shape your family’s future for years to come. An experienced Calabasas child custody lawyer can help you get the result that is best for your child — and your relationship with them.
Diarian & Bociaga has more than twenty years of experience handling complex custody cases. We’re here to help you navigate yours. Contact us today to speak with an experienced child custody lawyer for help.
Why Hire Diarian & Bociaga to Represent Me in My Child Custody Case?
Custody disputes require more than legal knowledge alone. Parents need attorneys who understand the emotional stakes and who are prepared to go the distance to ensure you have the relationship you want with your child.
Families in Calabasas, CA, rely on our firm because we:
- Have 20+ years of experience handling complex child custody and family law cases throughout California
- Tailor our legal strategy around the parenting arrangements and outcomes that matter most to you
- Provide responsive communication and consistent guidance at every stage of the case
- Handle both cooperative custody matters and high-conflict disputes involving children
- Fight to protect your parental rights during settlement discussions, mediation, and litigation when needed
Call us today to schedule a confidential consultation with a Calabasas child custody attorney who cares about your family’s future.
Why Having An Attorney is Essential For a Child Custody Matter
Even relatively cooperative custody matters can become complicated once legal filings, parenting schedules, and court procedures are involved.
An attorney can assist you by:
- Developing parenting plans and time-sharing arrangements tailored to your family’s needs
- Advocating for custody terms that preserve your role in your child’s life
- Handling disputes involving relocation, schooling, and other major parenting decisions
- Representing you during mediation and other court-required custody proceedings
- Collecting records, witness statements, and other evidence supporting your position
- Assisting with custody modifications when circumstances materially change
Custody orders can have long-term consequences. Proper legal representation helps create the outcome you want rather than relying on a court to “do the right thing.”
What Are the Different Types of Custody in California?
California law envisions two types of custody: legal custody and physical custody
Legal custody concerns a parent’s authority to make important life decisions for the child, including decisions involving education, healthcare, and other significant matters. Parents may share joint legal custody, or one parent may receive sole decision-making authority in certain situations.
Physical custody determines where the child lives and how parenting time is shared. Custody may typically involve joint physical custody or primary physical custody with visitation rights for the other parent.
How Do California Courts Make Decisions About Child Custody?
California courts apply the best interests of the child standard when deciding custody matters. That means all decisions pertaining to custody must serve the child’s best interests.
To do this, courts may evaluate factors such as:
- The health, safety, and welfare of the child
- Each parent’s caregiving history
- Emotional bonds between parent and child
- Stability of each household
- Any history of abuse or neglect
- The willingness of each parent to support the child’s relationship with the other parent
Judges generally presume that ongoing involvement from both parents satisfies the best interests of the child. However, they may deviate from this presumption in cases involving abuse or neglect by one parent.
Contact an Experienced Calabasas Child Custody Lawyer for Help
Custody disputes can feel overwhelming without legal representation protecting your interests and goals. Diarian & Bociaga helps parents guard their parental rights and advocate for custody arrangements that support their children, now and in the future.
Contact our experienced Calabasas child custody lawyers today to discuss your case during a confidential consultation.