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Seattle Child Custody Attorney

Before finalizing any divorce, legal separation, or paternity action the court must enter a parenting plan for any and all children involved. A Seattle child custody attorney is versed in the law governing parenting plans and child custody determinations. A good Seattle custody lawyer is not merely an efficient bulldog in the courtroom. Instead, because of the nature of Seattle child custody litigation, Seattle child custody attorneys must have experience, tact, and a thorough knowledge of the policies and procedures of Seattle child custody law.

When making child custody determinations, courts are bound by the standard of the best interests of the child. The best interests of the parents may be a factor, but what is best for the child is the central concern for the Seattle child custody lawyer. Absent abusive behavior by one parent, courts will try to determine which parent is best suited to be the primary residential parent for the children, and then determine the appropriate amount of reasonable visitation the child is to have with the other parent. Seattle child custody lawyers will have a lot of questions for parents regarding who performs the children's daily care such as feeding, bathing, diaper changing, transportation to school, and similar factors.

At this point you may be wondering how it is that a judge can decide such an intimate family matter. During divorce the Seattle child custody attorney must deal with parents who often dislike each other and disagree about what is best for the children. This process is rarely easy. An experienced Seattle child custody lawyer understands this problem and can do her best to proceed in a positive and fruitful manner.

 

 

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