Helping San Diego Mothers Stay In Their Children’s Lives

Children are best served when they maintain contact with both parents. Courts have historically favored the mother in child custody cases, but today, most jurisdictions no longer presume that a child belongs with their mother. While the law often requires parents to be treated equally in all custody and visitation decisions, fathers often use their financial position to their advantage.

At Leigh K. Galyon, APC, we are committed to making sure that custody decisions take the interests of the mother and the children into account. Our San Diego attorneys have over 25 years of experience assisting mothers in California throughout the divorce and child custody process. We work tirelessly to help you achieve an optimal solution to your custody case.

Ensuring That Mothers Receive Fair Treatment In A Divorce

Child custody is one of the most challenging issues a mother faces during divorce. The attorneys at Leigh K. Galyon, APC, are dedicated to protecting your rights to raise your child in a healthy, thriving environment.

We represent mothers in California in all aspects of child custody and visitation, including:

• Primary and joint custody arrangements
• Visitation rights
• Grandparent visitation
• Modification of custody and visitation orders
• Enforcement of orders
• Juvenile delinquency and dependency proceedings
• Decisions related to religion, education and upbringing of the child

You need an experienced litigator to help you resolve these issues.

Frequently Asked Questions About San Diego Mothers’ Rights

What Are The Common Challenges Mothers Face In Child Custody Cases?

At Leigh K. Galyon, APC, our attorneys are here to help mothers resolve child custody issues. A few common issues mothers may face in child custody cases include:

• Allegations of unfit parenting: False accusations of things such as alleged substance abuse, domestic violence or an unsafe living environment that put the child’s well-being in jeopardy when they are with the mother
• Co-parenting and communication issues: Disputes between a mother and the other parent caused by ineffective communication or co-parenting, which can lead to issues over custody, scheduling and child care
• Relocation disputes: Relocation for work or personal reasons impacting a child’s visitation schedule and relationship with the other parent
• Parental alienation: A tactic that can be used by the other parent to significantly impact a mother’s relationship with their child
• Financial instability: A lack of financial resources that could impact a mother’s ability to provide for their child’s basic needs or create a stable home

Addressing these issues early can help avoid serious child custody disputes. Our attorneys can represent mothers in court to help ensure their rights are protected.

How Can Mothers Ensure Their Rights Are Protected During A California Divorce?

Legal representation is one of the best ways to ensure that a mother’s rights are protected, so seeking early legal guidance is important. Beyond that, however, mothers should keep detailed records of all their communications with their spouse regarding the children and gather all financial records so that they can advocate for a fair division of the assets and support, focus on creating a safe home and stable routine for their children and adhere to court orders.

What Should A Mother Do If The Other Parent Is Not Complying With Custody Or Visitation Orders?

A co-parent’s failure to obey custody and visitation orders is one of the most distressing things mothers have to navigate during and after a divorce. Going to court to ask for enforcement or modifications may be necessary. To build a case, it is wisest for mothers to limit themselves to written communication – via email, text messages or a parenting app – with their co-parent so that they can build a clear record of the co-parent’s lapses or abuses.

Skilled Mother’s Rights Litigation In Family Court