Albuquerque Child Custody and Time Sharing Lawyer
When you are going through a divorce, you want to come up with a plan that works for everybody in your family and takes into account the "best interests"of your children.
Albuquerque family law attorney P.J. Harman works to resolve difficult custody and time sharing issues through integrity and civility. The first step is coming up with a custody and time sharing plan that considers all circumstances, keeping in mind the children's interests first and foremost. Attorney Hartman will help you understand the variables that should be considered in developing a parenting plan. In considering the best interests of the children, the court will look at several factors such as:
- The age of the child
- Which parent has been the primary caregiver
- Bonding between parents and child
- Living arrangements including location and proximity to family, friends, etc.
- Schedules
Understanding the difference in the forms of custody is important. Legal custody involves the rights of parents to make decisions about education, health care, religion, activities, etc. Physical custody is where the child's primary residence is.
Time Sharing and Visitation
An important part of any child custody plan is time sharing and visitation. Many factors will be considered, but the primary consideration is the "best interest" of the child. A healthy relationship with both parents is always desirable. A collaborative divorce is an avenue that encourages the parties to be creative in their resolutions.
Relocations can also affect custody and time sharing. Our team often retains specialists, such as child psychologists, to help provide evaluations as to how relocations and other custody and time sharing issues can best be resolved.
Child Support
In New Mexico, child support is a mandatory award based primarily on the income of the parents. The parents are also responsible for providing health insurance and work-related daycare if necessary. These financial obligations are also part of the child support formula. PJ Hartman will evaluate the ramifications of this obligation as it relates to your particular situation.
Contact
You can find a child custody, support, and visitation plan with integrity and civility, and P.J. Hartman can help. PJ Hartman's office is located in downtown Albuquerque, she is available Monday through Thursday from 9 to 4:30 and Fridays from 9 to 2. Contact her today to schedule a consultation.
