Child Custody

There are two primary types of custody, physical and legal. The home of the parent who has “physical custody” of the children is where the children primarily live. “Legal custody” confers a right to make important decisions about the raising of the children, such as educational, medical or religious choices.

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Uncontested Custody

 

Even if you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse agree on the child custody arrangement and anticipate cooperation regarding custody, there will be details that need to be decided on and negotiated with your partner. After years of helping families find workable solutions, I keep your family’s best interests at the forefront of any negotiation.

 

Regardless of which parent is awarded primary physical custody or whether the parents have agreed to share physical custody, a well-drafted parenting plan can ensure that you both will continue to fulfill essential roles in your children’s lives. In most uncontested custodial agreements, parents share “legal custody. " Together, they make their children’s major life decisions. For more information on the possibilities, call or email for a consult with Annette Baker, your trusted attorney and counselor at law.

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Keen Insight Into Visitation Issues

 

I can help you work through and resolve the following common issues concerning visitation, with the goal of reducing the conflict and keeping you out of court.  If  you are involved in divorce or paternity proceedings, modifying or seeking enforcement of an existing visitation order, or seeking compliance with an existing order.​

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• Custody or visitation issues concerning children with special needs

• Stepparent adoption

 

Here to Help

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For additional information and dependable advice tailored to your unique circumstances, contact me at the Law Office of Annette Baker at (978) 922-2888. You can also email me and I will respond promptly.