Child Custody
Protecting your relationship with your children through effective custody advocacy in Virginia courts.
Child custody matters are among the most emotionally charged aspects of family law. Virginia courts prioritize the best interests of the child when making custody decisions.
Types of Custody in Virginia
- **Legal Custody**: The right to make major decisions about your child's education, healthcare, and religious upbringing - **Physical Custody**: Where the child lives on a day-to-day basis - **Sole Custody**: One parent has primary custody - **Joint Custody**: Parents share custody responsibilities
Best Interests Factors
Virginia courts consider numerous factors including: - Age and needs of the child - Each parent's role in caregiving - The child's relationship with each parent - Each parent's ability to meet the child's needs - History of family abuse or neglect - The child's preference (if of appropriate age) - Each parent's willingness to support the other's relationship with the child
Our Commitment
We fight to protect your parental rights while keeping your children's wellbeing at the center of every decision. Our attorneys are skilled negotiators and experienced litigators ready to advocate for your family.
Need Help With Child Custody?
Contact us today for a confidential consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.
Call (804) 581-8425
About Friedman Law Firm, P.C.
Friedman Law Firm, P.C. is a Virginia family law firm located at 9401 Courthouse Road, Suite A in Chesterfield, Virginia, serving clients throughout Richmond, Chesterfield, and the surrounding Central Virginia communities. Our attorneys concentrate on divorce and family law matters, including contested and no-fault divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, equitable distribution of marital property, protective orders, adoption, mediation, and appeals, as well as wills and trusts and criminal defense.
Each case is handled by an attorney who focuses on Virginia family law, with the support of a firm that has guided families in the Richmond area through some of the most difficult transitions of their lives. We believe good outcomes come from preparation, clear communication, and an honest assessment of your options — whether that means negotiating a settlement, pursuing mediation, or presenting your case in court.
To speak with a Virginia family law attorney, call (804) 581-8425 or send us a message to schedule a confidential consultation. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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