Birmingham Child Custody Lawyer
Putting together a workable child custody plan is an important part of many divorce settlements. We also handle custody cases in which the parents have never been married, but are ending their relationship and need to have a plan for the children. When children are involved in a divorce or a breakup, a relationship between you and your co-parent will be necessary over time because of your parental responsibilities.
Having a good plan in place will make the arrangement much easier for both of you and for the children. It is important to know that Alabama follows the McLendon rule. This case stands for the proposition that once a child has been living in a particular custody arrangement, the court will change that arrangement only if it sees a compelling reason to do so.
Call the Law Office of Jeffrey G. Hester in Pelham, Alabama, today to discuss your child custody situation with an experienced legal advocate. Call 205-588-5463 or contact us online to schedule a consultation. Important issues that can affect custody and visitation such as domestic violence, allegations of child abuse or neglect and work travel or irregular work schedules need to be analyzed by a knowledgeable, experienced child custody lawyer.
Child Custody Agreements
There are several types of child custody arrangements in Alabama, including:
- Joint Legal and Physical custody
- Joint Legal custody with primary and secondary physical custody
- Sole custody
We will carefully examine your case and work toward a custody arrangement that best meets your needs as a parent and keeps the best interests of your children in mind.
Important Questions
There are many important issues surrounding child custody. Questions you have may include:
- Who gets custody?
- What if one parent moves away?
- Where will my child go to school?
- Who will pay health care costs?
- How will issues regarding religion, education and extracurricular activities be decided?
A child custody and visitation order will place limits on you until it expires. It is important to have an attorney with the knowledge and experience you need to make sure you get the strong representation you deserve. At the Law Office of Jeffrey G. Hester, we will make sure that if you come to us with a child custody issue, you will receive the dedicated and aggressive representation that your situation requires.
Pelham Visitation Rights Lawyer
Your children are a very important part of your life. We are sensitive to your feelings and will give you the honest and caring advice you need to make sure your children and your rights are protected. We will aggressively pursue a custody and visitation arrangement that works best for you and your children.
Visit Us Today
Our office and friendly staff are conveniently located just off Interstate 65. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with weekends and evenings by appointment only. Our offices are handicap-accessible. We will visit you in jail, the hospital or at home, if necessary. We accept cases with a retainer and charge an hourly fee. We accept MasterCard, Visa and Discover.
When facing legal problems such as a child custody matter, we have the experience you need. Determine your best course of action today by calling us at 205-588-5463 or toll free at 877-257-3169 or contact us by filling out the form on this website.
