Custody and Visitation

Barbara E. McNamara - Divorce & Family Law Attorney

Your romantic relationship with your spouse or partner may be ending. But your working relationship with that person may not be, especially if the two of you have children together.

You may dislike your ex, or even hate him. You may feel cheated, betrayed or abused. But unless there are extreme circumstances, if you've had children together, you're going to have to get past those feelings and work out some kind of child custody arrangement with your ex that allows the two of you to continue to act as parents.

Fortunately, at the Law Office of Barbara E. McNamara, we specialize in working out precisely those kind of arrangements.

The kids can be OK. Really.

Let's face it—nobody ever likes divorce, especially kids. Psychologists tell us that most children of divorce parents often secretly desire their parents to re-unite. It's a fantasy that can last a lifetime.

But there is good news. Modern research also shows that children of divorce can grow up just as happy, healthy, and successful in life as those from non-divorced families.

The key in so many instances seems to be the ability of the parents to put aside some of their differences and learn to successfully "co-parent" after the divorce. It may seem impossible, especially at first, but most people really can do it.

How we can help.

There are any number of classes, books, and professionals who can help you learn to do this. We'd be happy to recommend them. But from a legal perspective, here's how we can help:

• Ensuring you get the child custody rights you're entitled to
  
  
• Helping ensure fair child support is paid
  
  
• Minimizing the hostile feelings that so often accompany divorce litigation
  
  
• Obtaining restraining orders, if needed
  
  
• Dealing with "unfit parent" cases
  
  
• Protecting your right to see and interact with your children
  
  
• Making sure your voice is heard in decisions effecting your child's future
  
  
• Post judgment modification and enforcement of visitation, child custody, and support agreements

Bottom line, I'm here to protect your rights as a parent and the well-being of your child. It's a responsibility I take very seriously. After all, I'm not just a lawyer—I'm also a parent myself.

For more information about child custody and visitation, or to schedule an appointment, please contact me.

The Law Office of Barbara E. McNamara
12361 Lewis Street, Suite 101
Garden Grove, CA 92840 
Office: (714) 740-2542
Toll Free: 877-775-4LAW (4529)
Fax: (714) 740-2544
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The Law Office of Barbara McNamara serves clients throughout Orange County, California, including the cities of Newport Beach, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Anaheim, Corona Del Mar, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, and Orange.