Seattle Child Custody Attorney

Experienced Representation in Child Custody & Child Support

One of the most difficult decisions you will ever have to make as a parent is in regards to child custody. Following a divorce or another type of situation in which custody must be determined, it can prove to be next to impossible to see eye-to-eye on this all important decision. That is why our team at Konteh & Tanijo, PLLC is here to help you. Through mediation and dedicated care and attention, we can help you work through this issue while keeping your rights and goals at the forefront of our mind. You will be able to have peace of mind knowing that a Seattle child custody lawyer from our team is on your side every step of the way. As Court Appointed Special Advocates, our main goal is to protect the rights of children.

Closely related to child custody is that of child support. Depending on which parent receives physical custody of the child, one of the parents will most likely be required to provide monthly payments to the custodial parent. Being a parent is not only a right, but it is a responsibility. Being there for a child both emotionally and financially should be taken seriously and being faithful to provide child support is just one of the ways a parent can do this. Working with a member of our legal team to create a plan regarding child support at the beginning of the case will prevent future stress and conflict, so please do not hesitate to get in touch with our firm.

Child Custody & Family Law Practice Areas

Child custody is not the only issue that our team of professionals is able to help families with. We understand that it involves a plethora of other matters as well and so want to be able to be there for you no matter what you are facing. In the past, the mother was the main caretaker of the home and children and so were more commonly awarded sole physical custody after a divorce. However, today both parents are given equal opportunities regarding child custody. As advocates of fathers' rights, we will help stand up for you to ensure that you are treated with fairness by the court. We also are advocates for grandparents' rights as they can be denied visitation rights to their grandchildren after a divorce. We can also help grandparents if they believe that they should be given physical custody of the children after a divorce or if one of the parents is unfit.

When one parent receives sole custody of the child, the other parent will most likely be given visitation rights. However, if it is decided that it is not safe for the child to be left alone with the parent, these visitation hours may be supervised or completed prohibited. In other cases, the parent does have rights to spend time with their children, but the custodial parent is refusing to let this happen or causing difficulties. If this is the case, having an impartial third-party deal with the situation could be beneficial to everyone involved as the situation could become heated very quickly. Also, if the parent who has custody rights wants to relocate far enough away that it would make it difficult for the other parent to spend time with their children, the case will have to go before a family law judge to decide what is in the best interests of the children.

Why contact a Seattle child custody lawyer?

If you are still in the process of filing for a divorce, we can assist with such matters as asset division, property division, spousal support, and more. Whether you are in the midst of an uncontested divorce or contested divorce, having someone on your side who understands all the laws surrounding divorces could prove to be invaluable. For whatever reason, if you feel as though a divorce is not the best step for you now, we can help you think through alternatives like legal separation.

Also, it is important to remember that if there were any allegations of domestic violence or spousal abuse involved in your case, this could have a bearing on both child custody and the different aspects of a divorce. At Konteh & Tanijo, PLLC, we are committed to helping you. Our main goal is to help your family through this difficult time and fight to resolve your case so that you can get on with your life.

For more information, contact a Seattle child custody attorney from our team today for a free case evaluation!