Child Custody

Child Custody Lawyer

At Mary E. Conn & Associates , we handle child custody and divorce cases for mothers and fathers alike in Santa Cruz County and in the San Jose and Silicon Valley areas of Northern California. Mary Conn, is a divorce attorney with experience since 1985. She also understands the highly charged nature of this issue and can help you to understand the process and what to expect, and provide you with the information you need to make informed legal decisions for yourself.

The Best Interest of the Children

The 'best interest of the children' is the guiding principle that family courts in California, and elsewhere, use to resolve the issues of child custody and visitation rights. This means that each and every case is ultimately decided on the basis of its own unique facts and circumstances. Stated another way, there are no absolutes when it comes to deciding these cases.

However, courts do give a great deal of weight to certain factors such as which parent has been the primary caregiver, the nature of the relationship the child has with each parent, the likelihood of each parent to allow visitation by the other, each parents' employment situation, and more. What we can tell you for certain is that if you are thinking about divorce and would like to be granted custody of your children, it is wise to consult with a divorce and child custody lawyer as soon as possible.

Getting in Touch with Our Office

Nothing is more important than your children. We understand. Our law office can help you to resolve child custody issues with as little damage to you and your children as possible. To put our experience and skill on your side—you can call our Santa Cruz, California, law office at 831.471.7103 or in San Jose at 408.293.7103 to schedule a free consultation with our family law attorney. You may also contact us directly via e-mail.

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