Family Law · Child Custody

Your children come first.
So do your rights.

Custody disputes are among the most emotionally charged legal matters. We advocate fiercely for arrangements that protect your children and preserve your relationship with them.

Child custody — children affected by parental dispute

Child Custody & Visitation

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Andree Taylor, Attorney at Law

Andree Taylor

Attorney at Law

Taylor Solano & Associates — Hayward & Tracy, CA

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Understanding Child Custody in California

California courts make custody decisions based on the best interests of the child. Understanding the types of custody and how courts evaluate them is critical to building a strong case.

Legal Custody

Legal custody refers to the right to make major decisions about your child's life — education, healthcare, religious upbringing, and more. Courts often award joint legal custody so both parents remain involved.

Physical Custody

Physical custody determines where the child lives. It can be sole (child lives primarily with one parent) or joint (the child splits time between both homes). Visitation schedules are typically established alongside physical custody orders.

What We Handle

  • Initial custody orders during divorce or separation
  • Contested custody disputes and trials
  • Parenting plan and visitation schedule drafting
  • Relocation requests (move-away cases)
  • Paternity and custody for unmarried parents
  • Emergency custody orders
  • Grandparent and third-party visitation
  • Custody modifications when circumstances change
Protect Your Parental Rights

California Custody Standards

Factors Courts Consider

  • The child's age and health
  • Each parent's relationship with the child
  • Each parent's ability to provide stability
  • History of domestic violence or substance abuse
  • The child's ties to home, school, and community
  • The child's own preference (if mature enough)
  • Each parent's willingness to support the other's relationship with the child

Our Approach

Advocating for the best outcome

Every custody case is different. Our attorneys take time to understand your unique family situation and build a strategy tailored to your goals. When possible, we work toward amicable agreements that minimize conflict and protect your children from unnecessary stress. When litigation is unavoidable, we are fully prepared to represent you in court.

Talk to a Custody Attorney

Protect your relationship with your children.

Call today for a free, confidential consultation about your custody case.

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