Legal Services to Ensure Your Parental Rights and Your Child’s Welfare
When you need child custody and visitation attorneys in Beckley, WV, call Bradford & Gray, PLLC. When it comes to the welfare of your children, Bradford & Gray understands the importance of putting them first. Your rights as a parent are important to us, and we have the knowledge and experience necessary to represent you.
Whether you need to sue for full custody, bring up a visitation schedule violation, or need a mediator, call us. Contact us or call (304) 255-5628 for legal services that ensure your parental rights and the welfare of your children.
Determining the Best Interest of the Child in Beckley, WV
Child custody and visitation laws in Beckley, WV, are similar to other states in the country. These laws state that the best interest of the minor child in question is always the most important aspect. West Virginia courts use a few different grounds to determine what decision benefits the best interest of the child:
- Stability of the child’s life
- The child’s emotional and physical well-being
- Routine contact between the child and both parents
Parental Agreements and Modification of Custody in West Virginia
In West Virginia, the goal for child custody cases is for parents to agree on how to raise their children. Courts require a written parenting agreement. If courts do not accept a new agreement, they must draft a new one. If, however, an agreement has been reached, there are circumstances calling for the modification of future custody agreements. These include:
- The agreement is harmful to the child
- Loss of employment/income
- A parent’s remarriage or new cohabitation
- Reasonable caretaking arrangement choices (day care, schools, after-school care, etc.)
Bradford & Gray, PLLC: Serving Families in Southern West Virginia
Conveniently located in Beckley, WV, Bradford & Gray avidly serves the legal needs of families all throughout southern West Virginia. Whether you reside in Raleigh County, Summers County, Nicholas County, or any of the surrounding regions, we can help. We proudly serve many clients throughout the area, including those from:
