Child Custody Disputes in West Virginia
Who will have the authority to make important decisions for your child? Where will your child live after a divorce? These are just a few of the questions that people face when divorcing their spouse in West Virginia — concerns that must be resolved.
Under West Virginia law, child custody is awarded under a shared custody model. Shared custody awards child custody in proportion to the amount of time a parent spent with a child during the marriage. This preferred method by the courts will be used unless it is against the best interests of a child —the standard the court uses in child custody disputes.
At Widmer-Eby & Associates, we are a professional, dedicated and experienced law firm that is compassionate about the issues people face when deciding who will care for their children. We have experience representing numerous parents in child custody and visitation disputes. We help you in creating a parenting plan to address child custody and visitation that suits both your needs and your child’s needs. We also know the family court system and we will use this knowledge to get you the results you are looking for.
For an appointment with a family law attorney who will represent you in disputes related to child custody and visitation, contact us today.
We will help parents resolve the following issues:
- Temporary child custody
- Legal custody
- Physical custody
- Relocation — modification
- Custody enforcement
Child Relocation and Jurisdictional Issues
When a dispute occurs between spouses living in different states, the court must determine which state has jurisdiction to resolve any underlying child custody disputes. This simply means determining which state has the authority to decide issues in your child custody dispute. The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) is a law that governs which state has jurisdiction over a child custody dispute. Our attorneys have a vast amount of experience dealing with the UCCJEA and therefore handle all types of complex child custody cases, including those involving interstate divorce issues.
Located at the Triangle in Westover, behind the Family Dollar store, we offer appointments during normal business hours and after-hours by appointment. We also offer free parking for all our clients.
For more information about a child custody and visitation dispute, contact one of our lawyers at the law office of Widmer-Eby & Associates.
