Southern California Step Parent Child Custody Attorneys

Step-parents Custody Rights

Step-parents, too, may win visitation or custody when the court feels that’s in the children’s best interest. But because step-parents aren’t related by blood, custody can be more tricky. Courts are most likely to award custody or visitation when both natural parents are unavailable or unfit, and the step-parent:

• Has acted as a parent for some time.
• Has an emotional relationship with the child.
• Has provided financial assistance for the child.
• Can help maintain consistency in the child’s life.

To win custody, step-parents should also be able to show that they’d be a better parent than any blood relatives.

At Wallin & Klarich, we approach each custody case with the belief that it could easily involve one of our own families. We understand how emotional and stressful a custody case can be. That’s why we’re committed to always being available for our clients. You can reach us by telephone or online 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and every day of the year. We maintain more than 20 offices in six Southern California counties, so we can be where you are. And, because we’ve practiced law in Southern California for more than 30 years, we have a length and depth of experience that few family-law firms can match. We understand California child custody law, and we know the courts and judges that will hear your case, because we’ve appeared before them many times. With Wallin & Klarich, you can count on experienced, thorough and passionate legal representation.

For a free phone consultation with an experienced Southern California custody and visitation lawyer, call Wallin & Klarich today at 1-888-290-5379 or fill out our confidential online case evaluation form.

If you're facing a child custody matter, you need an experienced, effective family lawyer on your side -- like the expert Southern California family law attorneys at Wallin & Klarich. Whether you need an hour in our offices or full representation in court, we're committed to helping your family get the best possible outcome to custody disputes. For a free consultation with Wallin & Klarich family law attorneys, call us today at 1-888-290-5379 or fill out our confidential case evaluation form online. We'll be here for you, whenever you call.