Legal Representation in Child Custody Disputes
When separated parents disagree about what type of child custody and visitation arrangement is best for their children, emotions tend to run very high.
Similarly, when a family's circumstances are unusual, they may need creative advice and counseling about setting up child custody and visitation arrangements in a way that meets everyone's needs and takes into account the uniqueness of the family's situation.
The Family Law Attorneys of Betras, Maruca, Kopp, & Harshman, LLC
Youngstown, Ohio
The family law attorneys of Betras, Maruca, Kopp, & Harshman, LLC have substantial experience representing parents in child custody disputes. We also have advanced knowledge in crafting parenting plans for unique situations.
When parents need a custody and visitation agreement that goes above and beyond the conventional "every other weekend" model, many local parents turn to our lawyers for assistance.
Abusive Parents and Neglected Children
We have extensive experience representing parents or other family members on both sides of abuse and neglect conflicts. We handle cases on behalf of family members who wish to change custody arrangements due to allegations of abuse, and we are also available to defend parents unfairly accused of abuse or neglect.
Parental Relocation:
When the Custodial Parent Moves Out of State With the Child
We are available to give legal advice and represent parents on either side of a parental relocation dispute. When the parent with primary custody of the child wants to move to another state, the parent with visitation rights may feel like the move gets in the way of the parent-child relationship.
It may be difficult to block the move altogether — unless our lawyers and investigators find evidence that the parent is moving away for the primary purpose of harming the relationship between the child and the other parent.
Even if we cannot block the move entirely, we can negotiate on your behalf for a revised parenting plan that fairly accounts for the increased geographical distance between you and your children.
Unmarried parents have legal rights regarding child custody, visitation and child support too. More information is available on the Paternity & Unmarried Parents page of this Web site.
Four Office Locations
We offer every new client a confidential initial consultation. Our rates for divorce-related legal work are competitive, and you get the strength of our entire firm on your side.
Our main offices are located in Canfield, Ohio, and we have branch offices in Niles, Sharon, PA and East Liverpool.
To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-457-2889 or send us an e-mail.
