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La Palma Child Custody Lawyer Protecting Your Child’s Best Interests Every Step of the Way

One of the hardest parts of a divorce or separation is determining who gets custody of the child. Although this is a difficult time for you as a parent, you must ensure the arrangement serves your child’s best interests. By hiring our La Palma child custody lawyer, you can rest assured of knowing your child will be safe & protected during the transition and into the future.

Jos Family Law has been representing parents in a wide range of child custody cases for many years. We help you to divert your time and energy towards your family and ensure your transition is as smooth as possible.

If you are contemplating a divorce or separation, it’s best you talk to a child custody lawyer at Jos Family Law to understand your rights. Call (714) 733-7066 to schedule a consultation with our attorneys today.

At Jos Family Law we are available to provide consultations, at any time, including the weekends or evenings.

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Why Choose Us?

  1. Experienced Legal Representation

    When you hire us, you benefit from our 55 years of collective experience and a deep knowledge of California family laws.

  2. Resolution-focused

    A strategy specific to your situation is vital, and we excel in crafting & executing those plans to perfection.

  3. Reputation for Excellence

    At Jos Family Law, we have earned a reputation for excellence inside & outside the courtroom.

  4. Resourceful Expertise

    We focus all resources on settling disputes swiftly & amicably when possible and defending your rights and interests in court when needed.

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An Experienced Child Custody Attorney La Palma Protecting What Matters Most to you

Mr. Binoye Jos, our lead child custody attorney La Palma, left a multi-billion dollar industry to protect the rights of families. He went through his child custody dispute which included 198 filings, two attorneys, and cost $40,000. After winning half of his child's custody, he graduated from law school and has been serving clients in Southern California to overcome their family law dispute.

He recognizes the stress and trauma that may affect the whole family and children with a drawn-out custody battle. As a parent, you'd want to resolve your disputes in a dignified and positive manner. Having formed his law firm, Binoye Jos aims to settle custody disputes amicably via collaborative methods. If that doesn't work, he will present your case in court vigorously and advocate for your children's best interests.

How is Child Custody Determined in California?

If the spouses cannot reach a mutually agreeable settlement, a family court judge will decide the custody matters for them. In California, neither the mother nor father are deemed better parents - the judge will choose solely based on what's best for the child. Thus, the child's well-being takes priority over fairness to parents.

Factors affecting child custody in California include:

  1. The ability of each parent to care for the child
  2. The relationship the child has with each parent
  3. Age and health of the child
  4. Living situation of each parent
  5. Any history of domestic violence or abuse by either parent

The judge also has wide discretionary powers in considering other factors before granting joint or sole custody.

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Types of Custody in California

  1. Physical Custody

    Physical custody refers to the parent with whom the child will primarily reside. The court may order both parents to share physical custody of the child. In case sole physical custody is granted to one parent, a parenting schedule will be created for the noncustodial parent.

  2. Legal Custody

    When legal custody is granted to a parent, that parent is responsible for making major decisions on the child’s education, religion, healthcare, etc. Legal custody is generally granted to both parents unless one of them is deemed unfit for parenting

  3. Joint Custody

    The court may decide that both parents are responsible and can share custody rights. For a joint custody arrangement to be successful, the parents must be able to cooperate and confer with each other to make major decisions pertaining to the child’s education, healthcare, etc.

  4. Sole Custody

    If a parent is awarded sole custody, that parent is typically responsible for making all decisions concerning the child. In essence, that parent will have both physical & legal custody of the child. However, even if they have sole physical custody, the other parent will still be entitled to visitation.

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Which Custody Arrangement is Most Likely?

Typically, California’s child custody laws revolve around the belief that frequent & regular contact with both parents is in the child’s best interest. Unless the arrangement contradicts the best interests of the child, the courts believe that the child thrives when both parents are active in their lives.

In this lieu, the court will prioritize a custody arrangement that maximizes the child’s time with both parents while still being compatible with the parent’s work schedules. If parents cannot agree on who should get custody, the court will step in, applying the best interests of the child standard to determine custody.

Your La Palma child custody lawyer can prepare a compelling case that maximizes the chances of attaining your desired outcome. While no custody case can be predicted with 100% accuracy, having an experienced attorney can improve your standing.

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Secure Your Children’s Future With Mediation

Mediation is an amicable alternative to traditional litigation, where a neutral third party facilitates discussions between parents and helps them reach a mutually beneficial custody agreement. Traditional divorce litigations can be time-consuming and costly, whereas mediation is exactly the opposite and confers greater control over the outcome to both parties. This alternative dispute resolution method allows parents to focus on their child’s well-being rather than a judge making the decisions. If you want an amicable resolution to your child custody case, working with a La Palma child custody lawyer through mediation can be highly beneficial.

Jos Family Law has highly trained mediators who can help you reach a resolution by minimizing conflict and focusing on your child’s well-being. With our law firm, you get a team that prioritizes your family’s needs and is committed to providing high-quality representation inside & outside the courtroom.

Contact us today to learn how mediation can benefit your family and provide long-term stability to your children.

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Our attorneys are here to help you during every stage of your case. Schedule a confidential consultation and know your options with the seasoned counsel of top family law attorneys.

Contact Information

Please call, email, or contact our office online to arrange an appointment for your case today.

(714) 733-7066

jos@josfamilylaw.com

1918 W Chapman Ave Suite 200, Orange, CA 92868

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Get in Touch with a Child Custody Attorney in La Palma

If you need a child custody attorney in La Palma for your custody dispute or have any questions, feel free to contact Jos Family Law. Our team is led by a compassionate attorney who is well-equipped and dedicated to resolving your child custody matter.

Our attorneys are always focused on achieving what's best for you, your family, and your children. We work closely with each client with tailored strategies to achieve the outcome they desire.

Call (714) 733-7066 or email jos@josfamilylaw.com to schedule a free consultation with our attorneys today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In California, child custody is divided into physical custody and legal custody. While physical custody determines which parent the child resides with and who gets visitations, legal custody pertains to the right of the parents to make important decisions regarding their child's upbringing (education, healthcare, religion, etc.).

Both these custodies may be either sole or joint. In joint physical custody, both parents get an equal amount of time to spend with their children, while sole physical custody involves one parent getting the bulk of the time as the other gets visitation hours.

In joint legal custody, both parents have a say in decision-making for the child, whereas in sole legal custody, only one parent has the right.

In the case of a joint custody arrangement, the child usually spends a little more time with one parent than the other, because splitting time exactly in half can be too complex. The parent getting the bulk of the timeshare is the primary custodial parent.

No. Joint legal custody gives the right to both parents to make decisions for their children. Any one parent may do as well, but to avoid any disputes and risking going back to court, it is best to communicate and cooperate with the other spouse and make decisions together.

Such a scenario is quite complicated and differs from case by case. If one parent has sole physical custody, they can move away with the children, unless the other parent proves that doing so wouldn't be in the best interests of the children. If both parents have shared physical custody and one of them does not want the child to move, the other parent can show the court that moving away may be in the best interests of the child.

It's best to consult with a child custody attorney La Palma if you want to move with your children or are worried the other spouse may.

No. Both child custody and child support orders are different from each other. Thus, a parent cannot refuse to let the other parent see the child merely because they aren't paying the child support they owe. Similarly, a parent cannot refuse to pay support just because the other parent doesn't let them see the child.

However, the amount of child support is calculated based on several factors, one of them being the time that each parent spends with the child.

Get In Touch

Our attorneys are here to help you during every stage of your case. Schedule a confidential consultation and know your options with the seasoned counsel of top family law attorneys.

Contact Information

Please call, email, or contact our office online to arrange an appointment for your case today.

(714) 733-7066

jos@josfamilylaw.com

1918 W Chapman Ave Suite 200, Orange, CA 92868

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Sonia Fernández

Jos exhibits exceptional compassion and understanding, promptly addressing all inquiries to facilitate clarity and calm throughout the process with comprehensive and sincere explanations. He offers potential solutions to minimize unnecessary court costs. His team operates efficiently and effectively to complete the task. I highly recommend this law firm as it operates with integrity.

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Carlos Serrano

Thank you very much to Mr. Jos and to all his group of professionals who helped me get out of my child support case with a very good result. Each case is different and my case was very complicated. I live in the state of Virginia and the child support office of the state of California was starting a case against me, the amount they wanted me to pay was ridiculously high I didn't know what to do because I don't live in California and I had never met the child either. I searched online for a lawyer in California and thank God I found Mr. Jos's law office. I don't know them personally but I put my trust in them and they didn't disappoint me. We had very good communication despite the distance and they were always available to talk to me and clarify my doubts. Mr. James was the one who took my case to the end and after a long and very difficult process everything went very well in my favor much more than expected. I am very grateful to God for putting the entire team of professionals from Mr. Jos' office on my way. Words are not enough for me to describe everything they did for me and how grateful I am. I definitely recommend Mr. Jos's law firm. Thank you Mr. James for not giving up in my case and having achieved a magnificent result in my favor.

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Alexandra Duvall

Jos Family Law has been absolutely fantastic in helping me through my child custody case. Mr Jos communicated with me throughout the entire process. He was very empathetic and understanding with my case and my concerns. The team was always supportive and never once did I feel like they didn’t take my case seriously. I’m so grateful I chose this law firm to represent me and I would 100% recommend this team to anyone seeking assistance. In the end I received the outcome I was looking for which was Sole Physical Custody. Thank you so much Jos Family for representing me.

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Marco Galatro

This was the second attorney that represented me for my divorce. Binoye is a very knowledgeable, fair, and professional attorney. They are reliable and this made my experience way less painful. They are definitely not greedy for money, they are not one of the many attorneys out there who overbill for their services. I truly recommend them.

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Mr. Jos is by far the best attorney l've ever had to work with. He is diligent, extremely prepared and informed and patient with his clients and goes above and beyond the call of duty to make sure you get the results you are hoping for. I recommend him to anyone who needs a Family attorney.

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Ricardo Lajaruna

My most sincere gratitude to the attorney Mr. James Sowers, who is very knowledgeable about the law, works with and for his clients. He is very transparent, honest and I am very grateful for his great support. His legal representation is highly recommended!!!

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Nader Zayid

JOS family Law took on my case which entailed custody and move away components and I honestly could not say enough great things about JOS Family Law! Mr. Jos is not only extremely knowledgeable and professional, but it is also extremely obvious how much he cares for his clients on a personal level as well. There is an expression that two heads are better than one, however, Mr. Jos' philosophy takes it further as eight heads are better than two. It was so impressive and reassuring how collaborative everyone at the office works together to meet on regular cadences and discuss their client's cases to brainstorm strategies in order to seek the best possible outcome for their clients. Mr. Jos has an amazing team of extremely talented and knowledgeable attorneys that have worked together on my case. James was the lead attorney on my case and also represented me in my hearing. James was able to get us everything we were asking for as he successfully proved that full custody remaining with me is in the best interest of the children and that the move away is in the best interest of the children as well. We were able to come up with a plan to ensure that the children's mother can visit regularly and still maintain a healthy relationship. James is a rock star attorney! I would without hesitation refer anyone seeking help in a family law matter to call Jos Family Law!

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