Find the Best Family Law Attorney in Rossmoor
If you are searching for the best Child Custody attorney in Rossmoor, look no further. Binoye Jos, of JOS FAMILY LAW, is a compassionate, experienced attorney who will fight for your rights in a manner that is efficient and cost-effective.
Sometimes, even the best parents’ minds are clouded due to the emotional nature of Child Custody proceedings. These parents may even discuss such adult matters with their child. This causes undue hardship on a child, who should be protected from discussions regarding Child Custody, especially when there are hard feelings between the parents. When a child initiates a discussion about these issues, it is best to simply let them know that their parents are working it out, and to change the subject. And if your child continues to obsess about these matters, it may be a good idea to have a therapist speak with your child. At JOS FAMILY LAW, our objective is, of course, to help our clients. In doing so, however, our focus must always be on what is in the best interests of the child.
Family Law is one of the very few practice areas where a good attorney can truly act as a counselor. As such, we at JOS FAMILY LAW have an opportunity to advise our clients when they are acting in a manner that is NOT in the best interests of their child. Unfortunately, some attorneys prefer lengthy litigation over a more peaceful mediation, even when the latter is a more suitable – and much less costly – solution for resolving conflicts that arise when making determinations regarding child custody. The only party who benefits from lengthy litigation is the attorney, and the benefit is purely financial. It is the attorney’s client who suffers.
If you are truly looking for an attorney who will mediate, whenever possible, and will use the courts to make determinations when mediation falls short, feel free to contact JOS FAMILY LAW. We will help you make the transition into your new life as seamless as possible. You may reach us at (714) 733-7066 or via email at jos@josfamilylaw.com. We look forward to discussing your Child Custody matter with you, and helping find the solution that best fits your needs and desires.
Parents are not the only ones affected by a divorce or separation. Sometimes, the custodial parent will stop letting the child visit his or her grandparents just to punish the other parent. This can be heartbreaking to a child who has developed a strong bond with his or her grandparents. Are you a grandparent interested in visitation with your grandchild?
Grandparent visitation may be granted if:
- One parent is deceased; OR
- there is an open dissolution or other legal proceeding with custody is at issue; AND
- the married parents are living separate and apart on a permanent or indefinite basis. OR
- the parents are not married to each other but there is an open custody case;
First, the grandparent seeking visitation must first file a request for JOINDER. This means that if granted, the grandparent becomes a party to the case. Once that happens, the grandparent can file a request for reasonable visitation based on Family Code Section 3103 which provides for grandparent visitation.
If one of the parents is opposed to such visitation, the grandparent must rebut the presumption that the parent’s decision is in the best interest of the child;
If visitation is granted, the grandparents may be ordered to pay for costs related to visitation such as transportation and basis expenses for the grandchild. In addition, the Court can also order that the grandparent pay all or part of the attorney’s fees of one of the other party’s incurred from responding to the joinder and/or visitation motions.
For other persons seeking visitation, he or she must show that they have an interest in the child’s general well-being. If both parents oppose such visitation, the Court can grant visitation if the person seeking visitation proves it would be in the best interest of the child AND denial would be detrimental to that child.
If you are interesting in learning more, call Attorney Binoye Jos for your consultation today at (714) 733-7066.
At Jos Family Law we are available to provide consultations, at any time, including the weekends or evenings.
Request a consultationAbout Binoye Jos - Founder at Jos Family Law
Binoye Jos is an experienced child custody attorney in Rossmoor who believes nothing should come between you and your child. He provides professional and passionate guidance to families and parents going through child custody or any other family law dispute. His compassion arises from his own experience of a family law dispute.
Binoye had to leave his multi-million dollar industry to represent himself due to a lack of progress after two attorneys, 198 filings, and $400,000. He presented his case and won 50% of his son's custody. After attempting law school, his life's purpose became clear to him—to help parents like himself care for and protect their children.
Binoye fully understands the challenging and sensitive nature of child custody disputes. He provides personalized attention and compassionate advocacy to each client. This ethos has trickled down to our other child custody attorneys in Rossmoor and Southern California. We understand your situation and will do whatever is necessary to achieve your goals.
Schedule a free consultation with our attorneys to discuss your case. Call (714) 733-7066 or email jos@josfamilylaw.com today.
California Operates Under the Best Interests of the Child Standard
In California, family courts decide who gets custody based on the best interests of the child standard. This means that the first thing the courts will look at is what's best for the child's overall well-being. Thus, the wishes of parents always come secondary. The court will award a custody and visitation schedule based on what is best for the child, even if it is inconvenient or unfair to one or both parents.
Family courts consider several factors to arrive at a child custody decision. While the corporations have discretionary powers to consider additional factors, the common factors in every case are:
- Ability of each parent to take care of and provide a stable home to the child
- The relationship of the child with each parent
- The child's emotional and medical needs
- Which parent has been more involved in the child's life
- Which parent is more likely to encourage communication with the other parent
- History of domestic violence or substance abuse by either parent
- The child's preference, if above 14 years of age
In addition, the courts may consider other factors that are relevant to the child's safety, emotional well-being, and overall development.
California Favors Joint Custody, but Sole Custody is also a Possibility
California courts presume that continuing relationships with both parents is in the child's best interests. This is the reason shared custody is generally awarded. However, this is not a ‘set in stone' presumption. The court may grant sole custody to one parent if such an arrangement is in the child's best interests.
They can also help you explore options like negotiating settlements or alternative dispute resolution outside of court if that is something you're interested in. In other words, a child support lawyer will save you time & money as well as boost your chances of getting a fair settlement from the courts. Contact our team today for more information on how we can best serve you.
If you think you deserve sole custody or want to prevent your ex-spouse from getting one, contact our skilled child custody attorney Rossmoor. The seasoned attorneys at Jos Family Law can build a winning case that shows good cause for you being the sole custodian of your child.
