Children Come First
Regardless of how amicable the relationship between parents is, children deserve their parents’ time and attention. It can be difficult to reconcile a co-parenting relationship unless you have an attorney who can provide solutions for children and their parents.
At Law Offices of David K. Yamamoto, we understand child custody and family law in California, and, as a father-daughter team of lawyers, we understand family. With our combined 40 years of family law experience and firsthand appreciation of the challenging dynamics between parents and children, we empathize with the struggles facing our clients.
How California Looks At Issues Involving Children
When you and your co-parent work together to craft a parenting plan, the family law court in Los Angeles County generally accepts these decisions. An amicable parenting plan agreement is preferred in all cases. However, when an agreement cannot be reached, the court will step in and make a decision about time-sharing and decision-making authority for your children based on factors that include:
- Stability and continuity
- The emotional well-being of the child and emotional bonds
- The child’s health and if special needs are involved
- The child’s intra-family connections
- The child’s educational needs
- Preference of a child when the child is mature enough to form an intelligent preference
The court will assess the above considerations, along with the other pieces of information, to determine the child’s best interests and make a final determination as to what custody arrangement is best for the child.
Knowing that the court will be acting in the best interests of your child may seem comforting, but in reality, it can be anything but that. Once the case is in the court’s hands, you may lose control of what is going to happen to your children. At Law Offices of David K. Yamamoto, we can help you retain control of what is to come by providing tools and options to reach a parenting plan that works for your children. We are strong proponents of mediation and collaborative family law to resolve issues relating to parenting time and parenting schedules.
How We Help Preserve Your Voice In Custody Discussions
There are only a few scenarios in which the court will act unilaterally and independently of the parents, such as in cases of abuse or neglect. The court will also get involved if the parents cannot come to an agreement on their own. We will work hard to build amicable, working solutions that will keep you involved in what goes on in your child’s life, whether outside of court or in a courtroom environment.
Our compassion and considerable experience make an impact on clients who simply want to be the parents that their kids deserve. You have options. Call us today at 310-905-6463 or send us an email to find out how we can help you.