Child Custody & Visitation

Have you been denied access to your children?

Our attorneys bring a high level of sensitivity to the resolution of child custody “care and contact arrangements” and access arrangements between separating and divorcing parents.

We represent mothers, fathers, same-sex partners and grandparents in matters involving custody. We specialize in disputed child relocations, whether national or international.

We have the ability and are often called upon to:

Advise parents on custodial, visitation and other time-sharing arrangements;
Fight to protect the children, mothers and/or fathers in high-stakes custody litigation;
Guide clients through the thicket of the custodial forensic and family evaluation process;
Help parents navigate the parent coordination and co-parenting process;
Litigate inter-state and international custody disputes in England, the United States, Europe, and Asia;
Represent clients on both sides of relocation cases, where one parent is seeking to move with the children to another jurisdiction;
Have courts to revisit custodial arrangements when circumstances have changed significantly after a final judgment or order;
Litigate and manage issues related to assisted reproductive technology.

The best interests of your children

We will work closely with you to understand your entire family dynamic, parental fitness and the developmental needs of your children, all while striving to reach a resolution that promotes the best interests of your children. Once we have an understanding of your situation and needs, we can help you navigate the entire process, from negotiating expedient agreements to litigating custody issues-including forensic evaluation-if necessary.

Protecting and defending the custodial rights of mothers and fathers

We have a record of success in protecting and defending the custodial rights of mothers and fathers who are the primary caretakers of their children. We also frequently litigate on behalf of countless mothers and fathers on the critically important issues of parental access and legal decision-making. Our successes include, but are not limited to:

Re-obtaining custody of children for a father who had parental rights suspended on account of false allegations of sexual abuse;
Restoring a father’s parental custody and access rights, which were frustrated and obstructed by the mother and grandmother;
Obtaining exclusive occupancy of a marital residence during a divorce proceeding for a mother who had been assaulted by her husband;
Obtaining joint custody for multiple parents who have battled substance abuse issues;
Defending a mother’s ability to relocate with the children to Sweden;
Restraining a parent from relocation to London;
Obtaining custody of infants for a father when the mother had neglected the children’s safety;
Retaining custody of children for a mother after being falsely accused of child neglect by the father;
Protecting the rights of a gay parent against her soon to be ex-heterosexual spouse’s abusive and unfounded attempts to interfere with her parental rights.

Experienced

Since 2010, we’ve helped clients navigate the legal complexities of Family, Matrimonial, and Commercial Law.

Professional

We work to resolve disputes as expeditiously as possible in order to avoid lengthy and costly legal proceedings.

Dedicated

Our clients are free to contact us at any time of day as we know that legal emergencies do not only arise during office hours.

Are you looking for expert legal assistance?

Get in touch: 010 140 0033

shando@divlaw.co.za

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