Child Custody Proceedings in California Family Law Courts

Child custody in California, like all other jurisdictions, the child is the key consideration in the decision-making of the courts. However, decisions are not based on the parents' wishes. Arrangements are based on the care and welfare of  the child. These choices are often dependent on consistent interaction with parents and other vital factors. Much of this comes under the Code of California family law jurisdiction 3011, 3020, 3040, 3080.

Nevertheless, when it comes to child custody laws in California, it is up to the judge to choose who will receive the child's custody. This is not a straightforward decision. Custodial decisions can be appealed by many guardians, any guardian who feels they can properly raise and care for the child.

So the court decides what it feels is the best possible arrangement for the child. When there is a challenge for custody, the process follows its way through section 3040. Custodial decisions are again based primarily on the kid. The court prefers parents over any other guardian because its priority is having the child raised by the parents.

 

The judge will initially look to favor the home where the child has been staying because of familiarity for the child to not have to change their surroundings. Often decisions go to the parents favoring joint custody. If neither parent gets the child, probably because the parents may be unfit or harmful to the child, the judge will make a custodial choice based upon the child's well-being.

 

If you have custodial issues with the other parent, your best bet is to contact a child custody attorney. You can get familiar with your obligations, rights and prepare yourself for the custody battle. Don't forget you can, and you must make the best out of the situation regarding custody and responsibilities to the child.

Do not waste time in the uncertainty of losing custody of your kids or having the least visitation rights by not grasping child custody laws. Contact Mr. Binoye Jos at Jos Family Law for the best advice. Find the right custody arrangement and guarantee success with the top Orange County child custody attorney. For a free initial consultation, call Jos Family Law at 1-714~733- 7066.