Spartanburg Visitation Lawyer

If you and your child’s other parent no longer live together or you’re going through a divorce, you’ll want to keep strong relationships with your children. The court decides custody and visitation based on your child’s best interests. A Holland & Usry family law attorney can help you from the start of the process. Call us today for a case review with an experienced Spartanburg visitation lawyer.

Visitation

Child custody law addresses legal and physical custody. Legal custody determines who makes decisions about your child’s upbringing, while physical custody determines where your child lives and how you share visitation time with the other parent. A visitation attorney in Holland & Usry’s Spartanburg office can review your case and advise you on your custody options.

Working Together on a Visitation Schedule

Many parents prefer to agree on a visitation schedule that suits their lifestyle rather than having a judge decide it. Negotiating terms to reach an agreement avoids the need to go to court for contested hearings.

Having a judge who knows very little about your children or their needs making decisions about their future may not feel right for your family. You can rely on our legal team in Spartanburg to protect your rights and negotiate parenting time on your behalf.

Finding a Compromise

Some parents can agree on their child’s visitation schedule without going to court on a contested hearing. Not only does this save resources but it can also support healthy coparenting in the long term. It’s worth trying to reach an agreement that the court can approve.

Working With Your Visitation Lawyers To Continue Negotiations

If you can’t agree on a visitation schedule informally, your attorneys can negotiate to reach an agreement. You can rely on us to protect your interests throughout the negotiation process and provide clear advice that supports a positive outcome for you and your children.

Taking the Matter to Mediation

If you still haven’t reached an agreement, the court will want you to go through mediation before it will address your case on a final basis. Mediation involves both parents meeting with a neutral third party, or mediator, to discuss visitation terms, while their attorneys continue to provide advice and guidance.

During mediation, the mediator moves between both sides, helping to build on the progress you’ve already made.

The benefits of mediation include:

You keep control over decisions about custody and visitation. It usually takes less time than waiting for a trial
It often costs less overall, financially and emotionally
An agreement is presented to the Court, as opposed to both sides pointing fingers and slinging mud at the other, which often happens in trials and contested court hearings, which becomes public record

There are many excellent reasons for keeping your case out of court. Holland and Usry will work hard to help you reach visitation terms through agreement wherever possible.

When You’ve Agreed to Visitation Terms

If you and your child’s other parent can reach an agreement that meets state law requirements, a Spartanburg visitation attorney from our firm can prepare the written document for court approval. Judges generally approve visitation agreements unless they believe they are not in the child’s best interests.

What Are the Best Interest Factors?

If your case goes to court, the judge considers several factors to decide what is in your child’s best interests, such as

Each parent’s ability to meet the child’s needs
The physical and mental health of the parents and children
How well each home, school, and community supports your child’s stability
Each parent’s willingness to co-parent and support the child’s bond with the other parent

During your case review at our Spartanburg office, our visitation lawyer can help you assess these factors in the context of your case.

Call an Attorney in Spartanburg for Advice About Child Custody

When you need a Spartanburg visitation lawyer, call Holland & Usry. We understand the importance of a fair visitation schedule. We will work closely with you to advocate for terms that support your interests and meet your family’s needs. Call us today for a case review.