Family Law

​Child Custody Lawyer in Surrey

Custody refers to the legal rights and responsibilities regarding the care, control, and upbringing of a child. At Skyline Law Corporation, we understand that child custody cases in British Columbia can be emotionally challenging and legally complex. Our experienced family lawyers in Surrey and Vancouver provide expert legal support to help parents navigate custody arrangements that prioritize the best interests of their children.

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Types of Custody

Legal Custody:

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• Refers to the right to make important decisions about a child’s upbringing, including: education, health care, religious upbringing

• Joint legal custody: Both parents share decision-making responsibilities.

• Sole legal custody: One parent has exclusive decision-making authority

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Physical Custody:

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• Determines where the child lives and who provides daily care. There are two types.

• Joint physical custody: The child spends significant time with both parents.

• Sole physical custody: The child primarily resides with one parent, and the other may have visitation rights.

Custody Arrangements

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Joint Custody:

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• Both parents share legal and/or physical custody.

• Requires effective communication and cooperation between parents.
   

Sole Custody:

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• One parent has full legal and/or physical custody.

• The other parent may have limited or no visitation rights.
   

Shared Custody:

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• A variation where the child spends a balanced amount of time with both parents, often in a schedule that fits the family’s needs.
   

Visitation Rights:

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• If one parent has sole custody, the other may be granted visitation rights, which outline when and how they can spend time with the child.
   

Legal Process

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• Negotiation: Parents are encouraged to negotiate custody arrangements amicably, potentially with the help of mediation.
   

• Court Involvement: If parents cannot agree, they may need to seek court intervention. The court will assess the situation and make a custody determination.
   

• Custody Orders: Once an agreement is reached or a court decision is made, a custody order will be issued, which outlines the terms of custody and visitation.
   

How We Can Help

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Custody disputes can be stressful and overwhelming, but understanding your rights and the legal processes can help you make informed decisions. At Skyline Law Corporation, we provide legal advice and representation to help parents establish or modify child custody arrangements that are in the best interests of their children.

If you are seeking custody of your child, need to modify an existing custody order, or want to explore shared parenting solutions, contact us for a consultation at https://www.skylinelaw.ca/contact-us 

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