Child custody and visitation (parenting time) decisions can be extremely emotional and are often the most highly disputed issues in divorce. While for many families these issues are best resolved through a negotiated or mediated child custody arrangement, for some families, a fair resolution can only be achieved through a hearing before a family court judge. At the law office of Smith, Farhart & Hornstein, LLP, our attorneys have the experience and skill to represent you effectively, assertively and efficiently, whether through litigation or an out-of-court resolution.

For experienced advice tailored to your situation, contact our Peoria, Arizona, child custody lawyers at Smith, Farhart & Hornstein. We are dedicated to serving the needs of clients throughout the West Valley cities of Peoria, Glendale and Sun City, and throughout the Phoenix metro area.

Compassionate Child Custody and Divorce Lawyers

At Smith, Farhart & Hornstein, we never forget that our cases are about our clients, their needs and the needs of their children. We understand that they are going through a very difficult time. Whether they are divorcing, are already divorced or are unmarried, discussing sensitive issues involving time spent with children is never easy.

Our Maricopa County, Arizona, family law attorneys help clients identify their goals and resolve child custody disputes in a manner that focuses on the needs and well-being of the children. We provide knowledgeable family law advice that enables clients to make informed decisions in custody matters such as:

• Legal custody: Legal custody refers to the right and responsibility of parents to handle major decisions affecting the child, such as religious upbringing, medical care, education and other issues. Parents often share legal custody. However, in some situations, sole legal custody may be appropriate.
• Physical custody/parent access: Physical custody refers to the allocation of parenting time spent with children, and the child's residence. Even in joint custody or shared parenting situations, the child often resides primarily with one parent, and the other parent may have significant amounts of parent access or parenting time (often referred to as visitation).

When a change in circumstance arises in the future, such as a change in the child's schedule, a parent's need to relocate out of state or other significant changes, our Peoria child custody lawyers can assist parents in revisiting child custody arrangements or asserting custody rights in court.

If you have additional questions about child custody, visitation or child support, schedule an initial consultation with an experienced and attentive lawyer at Smith, Farhart & Hornstein. Call 623-344-7100 or send our family law attorneys an e-mail to arrange an appointment.

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