South Charleston, WV Child Custody lawyers (53)

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Seth Gaskins
5.0 stars 4 reviews
Avvo Rating: 8.0
Licensed since 2012
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Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Immigration, Car Accidents
Timothy Bradford
5.0 stars 4 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.4
Licensed since 1991
Tim Bradford is a native West Virginian and a graduate of both Marshall University and West Virginia University. Upon obtaining his juris doctorate he returned to the Charleston area to practice law. Early in his career he served as personal law...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation, Car Accidents
Allyson Hilliard
5.0 stars 2 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.3
Licensed since 2003
Review: “Allyson is tenacious and I felt truly cared about my case and wanted to fight for what was right. She is knowledgeable and well-informed. I have worked with many other lawyers and I am pleased that I went with Allyson ...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Alimony, Marriage & Prenuptials
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Joseph Spano
5.0 stars 3 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.2
Licensed since 2010
Experienced Family, Criminal and Personal Injury Lawyers representing clients in West Virginia.
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation
James Pierson
5.0 stars 1 review
Avvo Rating: 6.7
Licensed since 1985
Review: “He's a great lawyer! Hard working and sharp. Easy to get in contact with and throurouh in explaining needed procedures. Very professional.”
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody
Charles Riffee
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 7.1
Licensed since 1975
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Appeals, Bankruptcy & Debt, Adoption, Child Support
C. Hamrick
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 6.7
Licensed since 1969
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Business, Alimony, Child Support, Contracts & Agreements
Sandra Bullman
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 6.7
Licensed since 1986
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Adoption, Child Support, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
R. Ranson
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 6.7
Licensed since 1982
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Alimony, Bankruptcy & Debt, Adoption, Child Support
Kelly Pritt
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 6.1
Licensed since 2006
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

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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.