Manassas Visitation Attorneys for Child Custody Solutions

Compassionate Representation for Your Family's Needs

Matters of child custody and visitation happen when parents separate or divorce or were never married in the first place. Custody relates to decision-making and where the child resides; visitation relates to when the child visits their parents.

Both are essential legal issues for any parent and their children.

In addition, a visitation schedule can help avoid conflict between parents and foster relationships between parents and children, even when both parents do not live together.

Call Sandground, West, Silek, Raminpour & Wright, PLC today at (703) 420-7011 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our visitation lawyers in Manassas.

Understanding How Visitation is Determined in Virginia

Unless there are valid reasons for denying visitation, such as a history of abuse or neglect, the court usually presumes it is in the child’s best interests to spend time with both parents.

When determining a visitation schedule, the court will look at the following factorsand more:

• Both parents’ work schedules
• Distance traveled for visitation
• Daycare and school schedules
• “Special days,” such as holidays, weekends, and birthdays
• Child’s medical appointments and extracurricular activities
• Availability of transportation and willingness of parents to cooperate in this matter

Visitation during the pandemic has been challenging for many. Check out our write-up about it here.

At Sandground, West, Silek, Raminpour & Wright, PLC, our visitation attorneys in Manassas have helped individuals with these types of legal needs for years. As a result, we are intimately familiar with this area of law, and we know what it takes to succeed.

Our legal team can effectively guide you through the complex process and help you make sound choices about your future and family.

As your representative, we will fight aggressively to help you get your desired results.

Steps for Fathers to Obtain Full Custody in Virginia

A father can get full custody in Virginia by presenting extraordinary evidence favoring their case. Typically, the state will only award full or sole custody to the parent or parents with “legitimate interest” to gain full custody of the child.

Guidance for Unwed Parents Seeking Visitation

In the case of a divorce, where both parents were married and are now separating, visitation, custody, and child support are all critical pieces of your divorce settlement.