Child custody and visitation, or parenting time as it is known in Utah, is rightly focused on ensuring the welfare of the children involved. The court looks at many different factors when making its determination as to what is in the best interests of the child concerning awarding joint legal custody, custody to one parent and parenting time to the other or some other parenting arrangement.
I work hard to ensure that your parental rights are respected and that the best interests of your children are served. Except in cases where there is a history of abuse or other unsafe conditions, I believe that parents should have the opportunity to build strong, loving relationships with their children.
I will work with you to understand your child custody (or parenting time) goals and do everything I can to help you reach them. Contact me, a Salt Lake City-based attorney handling all issues relating to child custody, today. I provide personalized service to every client and return phone calls promptly.
Attorney Assisting with Child Visitation Issues in Utah
In the vast majority of cases, the court will choose to appoint a custody evaluator when there are any decisions regarding custody, including modifications, to be made. They can be especially helpful in high-conflict cases, Custody evaluators are court-appointed experts. In all cases, the custody evaluator will offer an opinion; sometimes contrary to your position, and a second expert's input may be required. I will use the relationship I have developed with several custody evaluators in the area, including Heather Walker, PhD, Valerie Hale, PhD and Anna Trupp, MSW, to present the court with an alternative expert opinion.
Custody and Parenting Time — Paternity Lawyer
Even in cases where a child is born to unwed parents, both parents have the right to a meaningful relationship with the child. If paternity is an issue, I can help to request paternity tests that will determine without a doubt who the child's father is and who has a right to parenting time.
Modification of Child Custody and Visitation Arrangements
Life rarely stands still and changes in your life can require modifications to your existing child custody and visitation arrangements. Relocation for a job opportunity or a new marriage can change the circumstances that helped formulate the original judgment. I have extensive experience dealing both with modification and enforcement of existing child custody and visitation (or parenting time) judgments.
As a solo practitioner, I handle every aspect of your custody or visitation (parenting time) problem myself - you can rest assured that your child custody case is being handled in a competent and professional manner. From finalizing the original agreement to making any changes later, you can count on me to be with you throughout the process.
Custody Evaluation Attorney
Contact me, a lawyer handling child visitation, and parenting time issues, at my office to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your parenting time concerns. I will help you understand the legal issues involved in your case and explain what I can do to help.
