Question 1

What Should You Avoid Doing During Custody Battle?

Accepted Answer

Going through a child custody battle can be the most difficult experience of a parent's life. To win, you must present your best case to the judge. Here are some of the most common mistakes made by parents when fighting for custody of their child.

Do not have necessary heated confrontations with the other parent;
Don't make derogatory remarks about the other parent in the presence of your child;
Don't Coach your child to take your side;
Don't Getting Arrested;
Do Not Post online derogatory statements or comments about the other parent;
Do not make dumb arguments in Family Court;
Do not send your Ex inappropriate or threatening text messages, emails, or voice messages that invariably will be shown to the judge;
Do not Use Illegal Drugs or substances;
Don't deny Court ordered visitation or fail to pay child support per Court orders;
Do not write a letter or call the judge;
Do not show up at Court inappropriately;
Do not buy an expensive item or take a trip when you are claiming you can't afford legal expenses or child support.
Do not fail to show up for supervised visits without a good excuse & without calling Family Services & the other parent.
Do not get the child involved with a new boyfriend or girlfriend, especially one with a criminal history.
Do not leave the state without informing the other parent of where you are going & when you will be returning.

Question 2

What Are The 3 Types Of Custody?

Accepted Answer

Child custody is probably the most emotional and important issue for parents facing divorce. Usually, several types of child custody are described in most standard law books:

Physical Custody
Legal Custody
Temporary Custody

Question 3

How Much Does A Lawyer Cost For Child Custody?

Accepted Answer

Lawyer fees can range from $80 to $400 or more per hour, based on the lawyer's level of experience, reputation, & track record of success in child custody matters. Some lawyers will ask for an initial payment, known as a retainer. Attorneys can charge for their services in a variety of ways. A simple hourly billing procedure is usual, which means you pay by the hour for any time the lawyer spends on your case. This means every phone conversation, email, meeting, & court appearance related to your case will increase your bill.

Some attorneys charge a flat fee for child custody services. A straightforward and simple custody case would most likely have a lower flat charge than a complex or contested custody case. A typical flat fee can be between $1,000 and $5,000 or more. Finally, some attorneys bill on a retainer basis. A retainer is a fee paid to the lawyer in advance for managing your case. This retainer is used to pay the lawyer's expenses as the case progresses. If the case is completed swiftly, you may be refunded any leftover amounts in the retainer based on your agreement. If the retainer is depleted before the matter is resolved, you must make an additional payment.

Due to the overwhelming demand for our services, we currently only accept family law clients in Orange County court.