Child Custody & Visitation

San Bernardino Child Custody and Visitation Lawyer

At the Law Offices of Frank J. Prainito, we keep your child's best interests at the forefront of our strategy throughout your case. Whether you are involved in a divorce or are seeking a parenting order outside of a divorce context, the issues are the same.

The purpose of child custody and visitation arrangements, which in California are called "parenting orders," is to promote your children's best interests. To accomplish that, the courts can consider many factors, such as health and safety, preservation of relationships with each parent, family traditions and culture, a stable home life, and other loving relationships the child has. There is no set rule as to which parent must be the primary care giver.

Meet with a lawyer before working out an agreement or participating in mediation on your own. Contact our San Bernardino offices online to schedule an initial consultation. Or, call 909.884.2191 to set up an appointment.

We know the local courts and legal system

With more than 10 years of experience in the San Bernardino County courts, Attorney Frank Prainito knows the local justice system thoroughly, including the other attorneys, judges, forensic specialists, and other professionals. We frequently work with professional psychologists, child custody experts, and other support professionals to make sure that kids remain at the heart of every custody settlement.

We also represent clients in child custody modifications.

Child custody: What are your rights?

We believe parents should be informed of their rights concerning custody and child support. In some cases, one or both parents are planning a move out of the area or out of the state. If so, a modification of their custody and visitation rights will be necessary.

Attorney Frank Prainito meticulously assesses each situation as we work to develop an equitable agreement for each client. If necessary, we are prepared to advocate on your behalf in court.

Additional legal services

We handle a full range of legal issues related to children and child custody, including:

• Determining the legal parenting arrangements, which have commonly been described of in terms of whether you will have sole or joint custody, and whether you have physical and/or legal custody.
• Determining the actual visitation or "parenting time" schedules
• Fathers' rights/dad's law issues
• Parent and/or child "move-aways" (relocation issues)
• Child support
• Modification or enforcement of parenting and support orders
• Child abuse and neglect

We can help protect your child from an abusive parent

We aggressively advocate for victims of family violence who are seeking restraining orders. Do not hesitate to contact us for a consultation. We respond immediately to urgent situations. Domestic violence and neglect are crimes, and we take the matter very seriously. If you are aware of a family situation that has become dangerous for a child or vulnerable adult, we can help you pursue a legal guardianship or conservatorship.

Contact us

Contact our law office online or call 909.884.2191 to speak to a lawyer.