Child Custody

Phoenix Child Custody Lawyer

Child custody is probably the most sensitive and emotionally-charged issue associated with divorce. In fact, because spouses can become so blinded by anger and fear over possibly losing on this issue, no aspect of divorce requires more delicate attention and skill from a lawyer than this one.

Your Child's Best Interests Come First

At the Law Offices of Wendy Raquel Hernandez, P.C., we know the damage that can be done to children as the result of a child custody fight. We also know from experience that no one wins, not the mother, not the father, and least of all the children, when this issue has to be decided in court. Because of this, we never lose sight of what it really means to protect the best interests of the children in our divorce practice.

Some of the specific child custody issues we handle include:

• Parental relocation
• Custody issues for same-sex parents 
• Joint custody
• Sole custody
• Visitation / parenting time
• Child support
• Post-divorce modification
• Custodial parent relocation
• Mandatory parent education class enrollment

The court's guiding standard in child custody-related cases is what custody arrangement is in the "best interest of the child." Though there are many factors that judges will consider, the two most important involve answering the questions of (1) which parent has been the primary caregiver to the children and (2) which parent is most likely to allow frequent and meaningful contact with the non-custodial parent. How those questions are answered will determine how the case is decided.

However, judges' decisions can be unpredictable. Because of this, wherever it is possible and appropriate to do so, we help our clients to find common ground with their former spouses and to resolve these issues without having to go to court. This is not only far better for the children, but it also saves each parent a great deal of time, turmoil, and expense.

Taking the Next Step

If you would like to speak with attorney Wendy Raquel Hernandez about divorce and your child custody options—call us at (602) 903-6746 or contact us directly at our Phoenix, Arizona, law offices today. We accept all major credit cards.