Child Visitation

Are You Denied Access To Your Child Because Your Visitation Rights Aren’t Properly Enforced?

When relationships or marriages are broken, it’s often children who suffer the collateral damage. Division and strain between parents always takes its toll on them – that’s why your active role in your child’s life is essential to their continued stability and well-being.

Consistent, quality time with your child is your right and in their best interests, and the loss of that precious time can leave you feeling uncertain about your child’s future.

When your right to visitation is denied, disregarded, or needs adjustment due to changing circumstances, it’s natural to feel uncertain about your next steps. Similarly, if you are a custodial parent and your ex is violating a visitation order, unfairly seeking changes, or engaging in behavior that endangers your child’s well-being, it’s equally important to understand and protect your rights.

In cases like these, you’d benefit from the legal guidance and support of a skilled visitation rights lawyer.

Sandra Banks: A Trusted Child Visitation Lawyer Dedicated To Protecting Your Rights

Sandra Banks has proudly served the family law needs of Oakland and Bay Area clients for over three decades. Her approach is personal, empathetic, and always tailored to your specific needs and circumstances.

Sandra Banks understands the parenting challenges and obstacles that both custodial and non-custodial parents face. If your visitation rights are unestablished, not being honored, or need to change due to evolving circumstances, she can help you by:

• Clarifying your parental rights.
• Proposing legal options.
• Negotiating parenting time.
• Solidifying a visitation schedule.
• Representing your rights and interests in court or mediation.
• Modifying or enforcing visitation rights established by prior court order.
• Prioritizing your child’s best interest.

Why And How Would You Modify A Visitation Order?

If you have an existing court order that establishes a visitation schedule, there are several reasons why you might seek a modification, including:

• You or your ex decides to relocate, making the current visitation order impractical.
• Changes in the parental work schedule or children’s school schedule that justify revisiting the arrangement.
• Repeated violation of the visitation order by one of the parents.
• An ex’s substance abuse, domestic violence or neglectful behavior that could negatively impact your child’s welfare.
• Your child’s evolving medical, educational or emotional needs that would justify a change.
• Your life circumstances have improved and stabilized, justifying reconsideration of your limited or supervised visitation.

Modifying a visitation order requires filing a Request For Order (RFO) with the Superior Court that explains why the modification would be in the best interests of the child. After filing, the court will set a hearing date. It is worth noting that in Alameda County and most other California counties, you are required first to attend and participate in court-mandated mediation.

If no agreement is reached with mediation, the next step is the court hearing, where you and your ex present evidence for your case. If the judge ultimately decides the best interests of the child would be served by granting your request, they will sign a modified order approving the modified visitation schedule.

The Law Offices Of Sandra F. Banks Can Guide You At Every Step

Your visitation rights and your bond with your child are too crucial to leave to chance. Fortunately, you’re not alone in your pursuit of justice. Working with an experienced lawyer for visitation is your best strategy for protecting your rights and your child’s best interests.

Whether she’s filing paperwork, building your case, representing you in hearings, or helping you seek enforcement of visitation orders, Sandra Banks is a skilled lawyer you can depend on no matter what.

Your First Step In Resolving Your Child Visitation Issue Is to Call Us Today

If you’re ready to establish child visitation that’s fair to you and in your child’s best interest, call Sandra Banks today at (510) 336-2369 or visit our website to schedule an initial consultation.