Rights in Joint Custody

The Raleigh family law attorneys practicing at Raleigh Divorce Law Firm are sensitive to your desire to provide the living arrangement that best suits the needs of your children. We strive to work with our families to arrive at a custody arrangement that works for the entire family which is most often a true joint custody plan.

Choosing Joint Custody

In a true joint custody scenario both parents assume the legal obligations and physical care of their children. Since a divorce has necessitated the need for a child custody arrangement parents may still be harboring unpleasant or negative feelings emanating from the divorce. Our skilled family law attorneys will help you deal with those in a way that doesn’t harm the joint custody arrangement. Aside from the emotional component there are a few other issues that must be taken into consideration for a joint custody arrangement to be successful and they are:

• How well parents can work together
• Physical restrictions a parent may have
• Financial considerations
• Needs and desires of the children

Decisions In Joint Custody Arrangements

Although maintaining joint custody of your children has a host of benefits there are many, many decisions that need to be made up front which is why consulting with a trained family law attorney will be in your best interest. You need to protect your rights as a parent participating in a joint custody arrangement for both the present and future. Some of the decisions you will be making include:

• Where the child will primary live
• Who will manage the day to day activities such as school, club participation, team sports, social outings
• Which parent will make decisions on which components of child’s life
• How financial obligations such as medical insurance and day to day expenses will be met
• Who will claim the child as a dependent on their tax return
• How will changes in jobs, marital status and even death be addressed
• Visitation for vacation time, holidays and birthdays
• Visitation with extended family and family get together

The caring child custody attorneys in Raleigh, at the Raleigh Divorce Law Firm will comprehensively discuss the nuances of a joint custody arrangement and explain your legal rights and responsibilities. We will work hard to hammer out the details so not only are your children physically and emotionally cared for but you are as well. For a confidential consultation please call the Raleigh Divorce Law Firm at 877-466-2601.