Raising a child can be challenging for any couple. When parents are married or living together in a committed relationship, they can work together to meet their child’s needs, dividing household responsibilities, sharing various expenses, and handling day-to-day child care. When parents break up, they may no longer be in a romantic relationship, but they must still share the responsibilities of raising their children. When parents are married, they can address child custody issues during the divorce process, but unmarried parents may encounter some unique legal concerns as they determine how to share custody of their children.
Understanding the legal aspects of child custody is crucial following the breakup of an unmarried couple with children. Parents must take steps to protect their rights and determine what solutions will provide for their children’s best interests. An experienced attorney can help parents address these complex legal matters. At Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC, we provide our clients with dedicated legal representation to ensure that they understand their rights and their options for resolving disputes. Our goal is to help our clients create legally valid parenting agreements that will provide for their children’s needs for years to come.