Child Custody and Visitation

Virginia Beach Child Custody Attorney

Concerns regarding child custody and visitation are among the most contentious family law issues. They can continue to arise long after the divorce decree is finalized. Under our laws, these issues are not left strictly to the parents to decide — the Commonwealth of Virginia always has the final say.

Protecting your rights and achieving your child custody and visitation goals requires a skilled and knowledgeable attorney. Barnes & Garrett is an experienced family law firm, working for our clients' child custody and visitation rights.

We represent clients in matters involving:

• Child custody
• Visitation rights
• Modifications in custody and visitation
• Parental relocations
• Father's rights
• Paternity as it affects visitation

Call us at 757-422-4646 for a consultation. An attorney at our firm can discuss your situation and how we could help you.

Achieving Your Custody and Visitation Goals

The Court always makes the final determination in child custody and visitation matters, but it can be persuaded through an effective presentation of the facts and argumentation.

In Virginia, the default choice of the Court is joint legal custody. In this arrangement both parents share decision-making responsibilities in important areas such as education, health care, and religious upbringing. One parent usually has primary custody and the other parent visitation rights. But arrangements other than shared legal custody are possible.

In many cases we can negotiate to achieve a fair and workable solution that the Court will accept. If necessary, we will litigate in an effort to achieve your goals.

Through a careful presentation of facts and persuasive arguments Barnes & Garrett will work to obtain the best solution for you and your children.

For a consultation with Barnes & Garrett call 757-422-4646 or send us an e-mail. We serve clients in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and throughout eastern Virginia.