Robert Gigliotti’s Role in California Child Custody and Visitation Agreement

California has a well developed and complicated set of family laws. A typical agreement on child custody and visitation in California goes through four phases:

• Temporary hearing
• Meditation
• Evaluation
• Trial

This post discusses these phases and concludes with a note on how Robert Gigliotti can help you through each of them.

Temporary hearing

Family court sets out with a temporary hearing after either parent has filed for a divorce. During temporary hearing the court considers several legal aspects of the case and decides on a temporary custody.

This custody usually goes to the parent still living in the marital home. At times the decision on temporary custody can indicate what the court thinks is the more suitable for permanent custody. But a correlation between temporary and permanent custody cannot be taken for granted.

Mediation

As the divorce case proceeds, the court orders both parents to accept mediation from a professional mediator. The mediator is a third party who helps the parents communicate with each other and resolve their differences. If mediation is successful parents do not have to undergo another trial for their children’s custody. If parents fail to reach an agreement between themselves, the court orders custody evaluation.

Evaluation

A court evaluation involves a social worker, or a professional psychologist, or a health professional whose job is to talk to parents and children to evaluate what is in the best interest of the children. This evaluation report is then presented to the court.

Trial

California courts go through the evaluation results and listen to contesting parties’ arguments before deciding on custody. Courts place high importance on a child’s age and their emotional attachment.

Role of Robert Gigliotti
California family lawyer Robert Gigliotti is a veteran in child custody and visitation cases. He will use his deep knowledge of the law to guide you through each step of the process. Robert’s aim is to come to a custody and visitation agreement that protects your and your children’s financial interests. His aim is to place your and your children’s interest above all and do whatever is in the best interests of you and your children.

You can learn more about Robert Gigliotti and how he can help you on our website: http://www.gigliottilalaw.com/.