Experienced Child Custody and Child Support Lawyer
Office Locations in Chino and Ontario, California
Whether you are going through a divorce, are an unmarried parent, or are a single parent, these are difficult decisions to make. Today's choices impact your child's future.
For more than ten years, family law attorney Kathleen Elder-Blakely has provided caring, dedicated legal representation to California parents. As a skilled negotiator and experienced litigator, she will advocate for you and your child's best interests from beginning to end, until a positive resolution is achieved.
If you are facing a child custody or support issue, contact us by e-mail or call 909-606-1287. We offer a free consultation. We'll help you to build a solid foundation for your child's future.
Determining Child Custody
California child custody standards emphasize the health, safety and welfare of a child. In most circumstances, regular contact with both parents is recommended as long as it supports the best interest of the child.
Joint custody means parenting time is shared by both parents. Sole custody gives one parent custodial rights and the other opportunities for visitation.
Custody can be physical, legal, or both. Physical custody determines where the child will reside. Legal custody dictates which parent has the right to make important decisions concerning the child, such as medical care, education, and religion.
Child custody can be negotiated between parents and their attorneys. The goal is a reasonable, mutual agreement. If an agreement cannot be reached, the court will decide.
Establishing Child Support
In California, all children under the age of 18 have the right to be supported by their parents. This hold true for children born in a marriage, domestic partnership or out of wedlock.
The amount of child support a parent pays is determined by a number of factors such as net income, health insurance and daycare costs. Certain court-approved add-ons may also become part of the support.
If at any time your parenting or support agreement later requires modification under changed circumstances, we will be prepared to further maintain your child's best interests.
Contact Us
Through negotiation and advocacy, we will help you create a plan that stabilizes your child's future. Contact us by e-mail or call 909-606-1287 to benefit from our experience.
Kathleen Elder-Blakely, Family Law Attorney
Chino Office:
14726 Ramona Avenue, Suite 410
Chino, CA 91710
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Ontario Office:
3602 Inland Empire Boulevard, Suite B-206
Ontario, CA 91764
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Telephone: 909-606-1287 | Fax: 909-606-1534
At the law offices of Kathleen Elder-Blakely and John R. Blakely we represent clients in Inland Empire California cities including: Ontario, Chino, Chino Hills, Corona, Corona Valley, Mira Loma, Rancho Cucamonga, Alta Loma, Jurupa Valley, Upland, Claremont, Pomona, Diamond Bar and Redlands.
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