Custody battles are always difficult, but however hard your spouse may be making things for you, you do have legal rights in Reno, NV. The child’s other parent cannot simply cut you out of the child’s life, and your parental rights can only be taken from you in very specific circumstances. Talk to a child custody attorney as soon as possible to get help with your case.
The Right to Equal Custody and Responsibility
The law does not discriminate for or against either parent. Until the court has rendered a decision otherwise, each parent automatically enjoys joint legal custody and joint physical custody of the child. This means that, until there is a court order in place, parents must coparent and allow the other to be involved in decisions about the child’s life. The court will always presume that joint custody is the best thing for the child until evidence is presented to the contrary. This means that if you wish to get sole custody, you will need to prove clearly with evidence that it is in the best interest of your child for their other parent not to share custody. This also means that if the other parent is trying to take custody away from you, they have a high bar to reach, and you have the right to enjoy all your custody and responsibility rights until such time as they meet that bar to the court’s satisfaction. If your child’s other parent is trying to block your right to custody and decision-making, talk to us immediately about what steps to take next.
The Right to Expect Support From the Other Parent
Even if your child’s other parent is not interested in maintaining a relationship with the child, that does not absolve them of their responsibility to contribute to the child’s upbringing. Both parents have the right to expect the other parent to contribute their fair share of support. Exactly what that looks like will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the courts, taking into account factors like who the child lives with, how much time the child spends with each parent, and the financial situation of both parents, as well as the needs of the child.
The Right to Make Decisions That Are Good for Your Family
Parents have the right to come up with a parenting plan on their own, if they’re able to do so. In fact, the courts prefer it when parents can decide custody arrangements and support levels on their own. If parents can’t come to a mutually acceptable agreement, then the court will step in.
The Right to Talk to a Reno, NV Child Custody Attorney
You have the right to your own attorney, and it’s always a good idea to get one in a child custody case. A lawyer can defend your rights, build a strong case, and help you both in negotiations with the child’s other parent and in the courtroom. Contact us today at the Barber Law Group in Reno, NV for help.
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