Child Custody

Putting your children first — clear parenting plans, custody agreements and modifications, handled with care and a steady hand, with fixed fees wherever we can.

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Overview

Your children come first

Custody matters are rarely about the law alone — they are about your children's stability and your relationship with them. We give calm, practical advice that lowers the temperature, protects what matters and helps you reach a parenting plan you can actually live with.

Child custody is part of our Family Law practice. Wherever the work is well defined, we quote a fixed fee up front, and many clients keep us on hand for future modifications with priority response times.

What's included

Typical matters include:

Parenting plans and custody & visitation schedules
Legal and physical custody agreements
Custody and visitation order modifications
Relocation (move-away) requests and responses
Mediation support and, where needed, court representation

Fixed-Fee Work

from $1,200

agreed up front

Free 30-minute consultation
Transparent, defined scope
Child-focused approach
Modifications available

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How We Help

At every stage

Whether you're agreeing a first plan or changing an old one.

Agree a Plan

A clear parenting plan and custody schedule that works for your children and both parents from day one.

Formalise It

Custody and visitation agreements drafted and filed properly, so everyone knows where they stand.

Adjust Over Time

Modifications and move-away requests as life changes — schools, jobs and schedules shift, and orders can too.

FAQ

Good to know

How is custody decided in California?

California courts decide custody on the best interests of the child, looking at health, safety, stability and each parent's involvement. Most parents reach a parenting plan by agreement, which we help you negotiate and document.

Can a custody order be changed later?

Yes. If circumstances change materially — a move, a new schedule, or concerns about a child's wellbeing — we can seek a modification of an existing custody or visitation order.

Do we have to go to court?

Often not. Many custody matters are settled through negotiation or mediation. We prepare thoroughly for court but always look for a calmer, faster resolution when one is available.

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