Child Custody and Child Support

Washington, D.C., Child Custody and Child Support Lawyer

Children are better off if they have the input and involvement of both parents in their lives. It is critically important for their emotional stability and overall well being to maintain meaningful relationships with both mother and father. At the law firm of Robinson & Geraldo A Professional Corporation, this belief is at the center of our approach when representing parents in child custody, visitation, and child support disputes.

Your children are your most precious asset. Their best interests are our best interests. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you reach a parenting or child support arrangement that meets their individual needs and values your rights as a parent.

Child Custody

There are many different levels of custody. Joint legal custody provides for the non-custodial parent to have equal input into major choices and decisions in the child's life, such as education and medical care. Shared physical custody can take many different forms. While most people think of the traditional arrangement in which the non-custodial parent has the children every other weekend and once during the week, joint custody can be tailored to each family's individual needs and schedules. You have options. Our attorneys will listen to your parenting goals and work with you to develop a custody arrangement that suits your family.

Child Support

Child support is directly impacted by the child custody arrangement. The courts will consider the amount of parenting time each party has, as well as the income of both parents. You can further tailor your child support arrangement to account for the unique needs of your children, such as private school or education planning, braces, tutoring, music lessons, or special needs. We will clearly explain your options as they relate to the law and your individual situation.

Modification

We also assist parents who are seeking the modification of an existing child support, custody, or visitation order. Modification takes place for a number of reasons. If one parent is neglecting to fulfill his or her obligations, child support has not been increased in a significant period of time, or if one of the children expresses wishes to live with the other parent—we can help.

Paternity

In addition to child support and child custody arrangements, we also advocate on behalf of both parties in paternity disputes to enforce child support, establish parental rights, or prove paternity.

Contact Us

If you are a parent facing a divorce, custody, or child support dispute, contact our Capitol Hill law firm today to speak with a trusted legal counselor and advocate.