Jacksonville Custody Attorney

Is Child Custody a Problem?

When child custody is an issue in a divorce, it is crucial that you are represented by a skilled Jacksonville child custody attorney.  As the future of our children is a primary concern, you want to ensure that you do all that you can to protect them and their future.  I, Wesley Owens, Family Law Attorney, have worked with many individuals to resolve their child custody matters successfully.  In some cases, the existing child custody agreement needs to be changed, due to changed conditions.  When a parent has begun actions that endanger the children, it is vital that legal action is taken.  In other cases, the children are older and want to spend more time with one parent.  Each case is unique and I am familiar with Florida law and how to resolve these very important matters.

Child Custody Lawyer in Jacksonville

The court decides upon child custody based on the best interests of the child, and upon the several factors including the following:
                                              

• What will cause the least disruption in the child’s life
• The mental and physical health of the parents involved
• The stability of the child
• The criminal record (if any) of the parents involved
• The ability to participate in the child’s extracurricular and school activities
• The safety of the child in the environment

If you have been denied access to your children unfairly, it is critical that you get legal assistance immediately.  When visitation and custody agreements ordered by the court have been violated, the court generally finds these activities unacceptable.  In fact, some individuals who have had primary custody of their children, after denying access as ordered by the court, may lose primary custody.  There are other legal repercussions, such as a “contempt of court” charge that may result from denying access.  If you feel that your child has become unsafe in the household of the other parent, it is crucial that you take this matter to court as opposed to denying access to the other parent without legal action. 

Whatever the situation is regarding child custody in your case, I can assist you in resolving it.  This is a vital part of our responsibilities as parents, and I understand how important it is to you and to your children.  I am available to discuss your child custody questions and issues and to advise you in how to move forward in your child custody matter.

Contact Jacksonville Child Custody Attorney Wesley H. Owens when you need legal representation to resolve any child custody issue.