We help parents come to an agreement on child custody.
During most divorces, child custody and parenting time issues become some of the most emotional and heated topics for those involved. At Ballinger Law Firm, we take a calm and balanced approach to child custody issues, using negotiation, mediation, and in some cases, litigation, to help our clients in the Mount Pleasant, South Carolina area. Our goal is to create visitation schedules and child custody agreements that provide children and their parents with a sense of peace and security.
In South Carolina, there are two primary types of child custody – physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody is the time that each parent actually spends with their children. In comparison, legal custody is the decision-making power given to a parent to make decisions involving the education, medical care, religion, and extracurricular activities of the child.
In most cases, a custody plan combines both legal and physical custody. For instance, in some child custody plans, parents can share joint legal custody and can also have divided decision-making authority. However, one parent will often have primary physical custody and the other will have ample visitation. When developing a visitation schedule, it can be as detailed as you want, outlining how your child will spend holidays and weekends and even how you will transport your child between visits.
If you need help with a child custody case, we will diligently represent your interests and the best interests of your child. Contact our law firm today to schedule a consultation to discuss your child custody case.