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Van Nuys, CA Child custody lawyers

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Lee Zavatsky
5.0 stars 13 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2009
TOP-RATED FAMILY LAW AND DIVORCE ATTORNEY IN LOS ANGELES AND SAN FERNANDO VALLEY. FREE CONSULTATION
Practice areas: Child Custody, Family, Marriage & Prenuptials, Child Support, Divorce & Separation
Call (818) 465-9786 Message Website
Call (818) 465-9786 Message Website
Christopher Melcher
5.0 stars 4 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1994
Christopher C. Melcher is Chair of The State Bar of California Family Law Section for the 2011-2012 term, which has over 3,800 members, making it the largest family law organization in California. His practice focuses on complex divorce litigatio...
Practice areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials, Family
Jennifer Riemer
5.0 stars 1 review
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2008
Review: “I am grateful for being recommended to Walzer and Melcher - and to Jennie. She helped me through a nerve-wracking time, and I always felt like my best interest was being serviced. Thank you.”
Practice areas: Child Custody, Alimony, Family, Divorce & Separation
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Diana Zitser
5.0 stars 22 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1997
The Law Firm of Diana P. Zitser is a highly respected and well-known firm in the family law arena. Diana, the founder, is a Certified Family Law Specialist with over 18 years of experience. She has successfully represented clients with matters ra...
Practice areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation, Alimony, Marriage & Prenuptials
Call (818) 423-4005 Message Website
Call (818) 423-4005 Message Website
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Mariya Furman
5.0 stars 21 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2009
"SuperLawyer" Rising Star 2015. Aggressive & Experienced Family Law and Divorce Attorney.
Practice areas: Child Custody, Family, Marriage & Prenuptials, Child Support, Divorce & Separation
Call (855) 982-1557 Message Website
Call (855) 982-1557 Message Website
Anat Resnik
5.0 stars 10 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1997
Anat Resnik is a Certified Family Law Specialist with the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Ms. Resnik founded Law Offices of Anat Resnik, a practice devoted exclusively to family law, in an effort to provide compassionat...
Practice areas: Child Custody, Alimony, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Family
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Rozanna Velen
4.5 stars 24 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1992
Top 50 Women Attorneys For 2014. Certified Family Law Specialist. Risk Free Consultation!
Practice areas: Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Family
Call (310) 906-4139 Message Website
Call (310) 906-4139 Message Website
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Anne Adams
4.5 stars 14 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1994
Friendly, Experienced Family Law Attorney Offers Fixed & Hourly Fees. Free Consultation 818-869-6602
Practice areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning, Debt Settlement, Bankruptcy & Debt
Call (818) 869-6602 Message Website
Call (818) 869-6602 Message Website
Vanessa Nellis
4.0 stars 5 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2003
My practice includes such areas as divorce (including division of assets, child custody, child support and spousal support), domestic violence matters, cohabitation agreements, paternity, and prenuptial and post nuptial agreements. A Cum Laude ...
Practice areas: Child Custody, Family, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials
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Gerard Fierro
5.0 stars 5 reviews
Avvo Rating: 9.4
Licensed since 1988
25+ years guiding you in all your divorce and family law matters. Free consultations!
Practice areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation
Call (213) 817-5943 Message Website
Call (213) 817-5943 Message Website

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15-minute Child Custody advice session: $39

Document review: Prenuptial agreement: $149

Document review: Postnuptial agreement: $149

Create a parenting plan: $595

Create a postnuptial agreement: $895

Child custody

If you are getting divorced and have children, part of the divorce agreement will involve determining where and with whom the children will live. A child custody lawyer can help you negotiate custody, either by agreement or in court. The custodial parent (the one the child lives with) earns the legal right to make decisions regarding the child's lifestyle, welfare, and education. Some parents opt for joint custody, which means children divide their time between both parents' homes, and parents share the right to make decisions on behalf of the children. If you as parents are unable to agree on child custody, a judge will decide for you.