Child Custody & Visitation

Vancouver Child Custody Lawyer

During the divorce process and long after, parents rightly place great importance on the well-being of their children. Courts in Washington place the "best interests of the child" at the top of their agenda as well. In most cases, a reasonable agreement can be reached that allows both parents to participate in the upbringing of the child. Other situations can prove highly contentious.

At Byrd Legal Services, we have successfully represented numerous clients in child custody, visitation and other family law matters. Our firm provides advice and representation in matters involving:

• Child custody
• Visitation rights and possession schedules
• Modifications in custody and visitation rights
• Parental relocations
• Paternity as it affects visitation rights
• Termination of parental rights

Call 360-693-7078 to arrange for a consultation. Attorney Louis B. Byrd Jr. can evaluate your problem and discuss possible solutions with you.

Protecting Your Rights

In most cases, courts will favor an arrangement that makes one parent the primary custodial parent while allowing the other parent parenting time (commonly called visitation rights) with the child. Other arrangements are possible however. At Byrd Legal Services, we pay particular attention to achieving workable and fair agreements through negotiation whenever possible.

Byrd Legal Services can work to achieve a negotiated settlement that protects your rights and ability to have a rich and meaningful relationship with your child. We can also seek to negotiate modifications to child custody or visitation rights. In these situations, negotiated solutions can often be accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Some child custody matters turn into contentious disputes however. We are also prepared to vigorously litigate to achieve a solution when necessary.

In child custody matters, our firm places a great emphasis on obtaining outcomes that are in the best interest of the child. Our goals will be to achieve a solution that promotes the best interests of your children and protects your rights.

For a consultation with Byrd Legal Services, call 360-693-7078 or send us an e-mail.

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