Questions about child custody and visitation are not easily answered—especially when two people are in the middle of something as emotionally taxing as the dissolution of a long-term relationship. That’s why so many child custody cases get settled in the legal system.
Whether you are dealing with divorce proceedings or other family law matters, an Athens child custody lawyer from Charlotte Christian Law can offer support and guidance. We represent clients seeking custody of their children all over Alabama and are ready to discuss your case today.
You Have Rights as a Parent
Regardless of why you and your spouse or partner are breaking up, if the two of you have children, you have rights as a parent. Still, it’s not uncommon for people in child custody disputes to need a lawyer who is willing and able to aggressively defend those rights. You could face many different challenges throughout these proceedings, but our team can prepare you and advocate for your and your children’s best interests.
For a free legal consultation with a child custody lawyer serving Athens, call (256) 445-9206
We Are a Family Law Practice
Navigating the legal process can be frustrating and complex, even in cases that seem relatively straightforward. However, when handling child custody issues, the level of frustration and complexity involved increases exponentially. In fact, child custody cases are some of the most difficult, emotionally-charged cases on the legal docket in Athens.
When child custody cases go to family court, it’s incredibly important to have legal counsel who has handled these types of cases successfully. Our attorneys at Charlotte Christian Law have been defending the rights of parents in child custody cases for many, many years. What’s more, our firm has represented clients fighting child custody cases in almost every jurisdiction in Alabama, including Athens.
Service With Empathy
Charlotte Christian Law takes cases involving child custody, visitation, and support seriously. We know when you call us that you’re in the middle of one of the most difficult times of your life. That’s why we take a client-centered approach to handling all our cases, especially when they involve children.
Our clients are more than case numbers to us. We are genuinely committed not just to defending your rights as a parent, but also to making sure your children receive the care and support they deserve. We see ourselves as your advocates in court and your guides through the family court process.
We can’t make the child custody process easy. However, we believe we can minimize the difficulty of that process by keeping you informed and always giving you sound legal advice, even if that means telling you something you don’t want to hear.
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What About Child Paternity Questions?
Parents of children in Alabama have certain rights under the law. However, before a father can assert their parental rights, they must first be able to prove they are the biological parent of the child in question. By the same token, before a child’s mother can legally seek child support, she must be able to prove the person she is suing for support is the child’s biological father.
That’s why establishing paternity can often be the first step in a child custody case. Charlotte Christian Law can assist you in seeking a court-ordered paternity test. Once we have proven or disproven paternity, a lawyer from our office will sit down with you and determine the next steps.
If you are the child’s father, we can decide whether you want to petition the court for full or joint custody of your child. If it’s joint custody you’re after, our firm can work with the court and your child’s mother to iron out a mutually beneficial visitation schedule.
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What About Child Support?
The question of which parent will have primary custody of the child is not the only one resolved in family court. Often, the parent who is awarded primary custody of a child will also need financial support to cope with the costs of raising the children. Those costs include, but are not limited to the following:
- Lodging (e.g., rent, mortgage)
- Food
- Extra-curricular activities (e.g., sports, music classes)
- Clothing
- Education (e.g., academic tutors or private school)
Even if you have primary custody, these are not expenses you should bear by yourself. Charlotte Christian Law can help you make a case for court-ordered child support along with your custody petition. If the other parent doesn’t make these payments, we can also help you seek wage garnishments to enforce the court order.
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Charlotte Christian Law: Recognized for Client Service and High Ethics
Charlotte Christian Law is committed to serving our clients to the best of our abilities while always upholding the highest ethical standards. Charlotte Christian Law earned a peer review rating of “preeminent” in the field of professional excellence by Martindale-Hubbell. The firm also earned a special mention from Martindale-Hubbell for its commitment to legal ethics.
It’s not just peer attorneys who rate Charlotte Christian Law highly. Recently, well-respected legal rating service Avvo gave Charlotte Christian Law a 10 out of 10 rating for client service.
Our firm won these awards because we know we’re only as good as our next case. We’re here to help. If you choose our team to represent you, we’re going to do everything in our power to uphold and defend your custody rights because, for us, there is no greater reward than a happy client.
Let Charlotte Christian Law Fight for Your Rights in Family Court
No responsible lawyer or law firm can ever guarantee results. Every case is different, and we can’t promise you a specific outcome in your case. However, Charlotte Christian Law can absolutely promise that we will bring all our experience and resources to bear on your behalf in a child custody case.
Our attorneys will leave no stone unturned in defending your rights as a parent. We know these cases are hard, and we’re not afraid of working hard to win them. Give our office a call to see what Charlotte Christian Law can do for you.
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