Doing What Is in the Best Interest of the Child
Among the mostly highly disputed issues in the field of family law is child custody. Parents want to do what is best for their child. Unfortunately, they often disagree on exactly what that means. An experienced lawyer can assist in resolving these disputes so that everyone involved can move on with as little stress as possible.
Since 1990, The Law Office of Ronald M. Stone has provided dedicated family law representation to parents in Metro West/Framingham and the surrounding areas of Massachusetts. Let us help you do what is right for your child.
The Use of a Guardian Ad Litem
A guardian ad litem is a person whose duty it is to investigate the interests of a child during a court proceeding, typically a divorce. This person will come in as a neutral party and review the family environment. After completing his/her investigation, the guardian ad litem will submit a report to the court concerning the custody and visitation of the minor child.
While the use of a guardian ad litem is often necessary in child custody cases, we believe that it can also be extremely beneficial. We know how to handle this unique aspect of these cases.
Legal and Physical Child Custody
Custody of a child can come in many forms. When it comes to legal custody, which is the right to make decisions for the child, there is a presumption that the duty will be shared between both parents. Of course, this is not always what is in the best interest of the child, and if this is the case, we will advocate for sole legal custody.
There is also the issue of physical custody. This can come in the form of joint physical custody, in which the child physically spends equal time with both parents. It can also come in the form of sole physical custody, in which one parent spends all or most of the time with the child, with the non-custodial parent having visitation or parenting time with the child.
Our goal is to help you pursue custody arrangements which you truly believe are in the best interest of your child.
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