Temporary Custody
What Is Temporary Custody?
Getting a divorce can take years. If it is contested in any way, divorce is guaranteed to take at least a few months. However some issues that come up during divorce are urgent and must be resolved quickly, for the good of the children involved.
When you and your spouse decided to split up, the family structure changes immediately. Spouses are often thrown into conflict over parenting responsibilities, who will live where, and how they will parent their children while divorce is taking place.
Temporary custody provides a short-term solution to this conflict. Having a court-mandated parenting arrangement during divorce can provide stability and certainty for children and parents long before the court finalizes a long-term child custody agreement.
Need help establishing temporary custody in Fort Walton Beach? Our attorneys are at your service. Call 800-822-5170 today.
Who Can Have Temporary Custody?
When you and your spouse do not agree on who should take care of your children or where they should live during divorce, you have three options:
- Figure it out together. Resolving your disagreement without an attorney or court intervention saves you time, energy, and frustration, and keeps you from being stuck with an arrangement you don’t like.
- Request temporary custody of your children. If granted temporary custody, you would be responsible for being your children’s primary guardian. This resolves disputes regarding where children will live, who is allowed to see them at what time, and so on. Even if your spouse has left you to care for your children, you should still consider filing for temporary custody, in order to avoid any accusations of kidnapping from your spouse.
- Propose a temporary order naming someone else as your child’s guardian. The court is always looking out for the best interests of the children involved and may consider awarding temporary custody to a non-parental family member, especially if continuing to live with one or both parents creates a volatile or unsafe environment for the children. Temporary custody may go to grandparents, aunts and uncles, and other family members, who may themselves petition for custody.
Establishing temporary custody can be a challenge, but it may be necessary to protect yourself and/or your children during divorce. When your divorce takes a toll on your children or on your ability to keep them safe, it’s time to act. Get in touch with a family lawyer right away for help.
Experienced Temporary Custody Attorneys
If you need help establishing a temporary child custody agreement, we can help. At The Virga Law Firm, P.A., we believe in acting quickly and efficiently. The court system may move slowly, but we work tirelessly on your behalf until we have done everything we can to achieve the results you want. Let us help you seek your children’s best interest during your divorce by working with you to petition for temporary child custody.
Schedule your case evaluation with a lawyer today.
Our Core Values
-
The Client Comes First and All Else Will FollowWe take pride in delivering best-in-class client service and experience, understanding the privilege and responsibility we have when assisting clients and their families through legal matters. It is our highest obligation.
-
Authenticity and TransparencyWe believe in being transparent about who we are, with ourselves, each other, and our clients and partners. This authenticity builds trust and fosters strong relationships.
-
Relentless Pursuit of the WinWe achieve stellar results by focusing on personal and professional performance and goals. Our relentless pursuit ensures we deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.
-
Growth MindsetWe continuously learn, grow, and improve as individuals, as a law firm, and as advocates for our clients. We set and exceed both personal and professional goals to ensure ongoing development.
-
OwnershipWe take responsibility for our work and actions, ensuring accountability in all that we do. Our commitment to ownership drives excellence and fosters a culture of trust and reliability.
-
Results DrivenWe focus on outcomes and disregard the level of effort required. We have the vision and the discipline to do the work and face challenges to make our vision a reality for our clients.
-
Respect and Celebration for One AnotherWe support each other with kindness and respect, emphasizing a positive work culture and celebrating along the way. We respect our clients and support them through their challenges.
-
Unquestionable IntegrityWe stand up for what’s right with consistently sound ethics and courageous honesty. Our integrity is the foundation of our practice and guides our actions and decisions.
-
We are in it TogetherWe are client and team-focused, committed to the firm’s vision, and act for the greater good. We carry our weight, bring others along, and act with civility, candor, and respect in all interactions.
-
ReputationReputation is everything. We strive to have the best personal and professional reputations. We want our reputation to precede us and for opposing counsel to know we are committed to fighting for our clients.
-
Community StewardshipWe embody the concept of giving back to the community. The Virga Law Firm is committed to supporting and improving the community through responsible and caring actions, setting an example of character.
Meet Your Attorneys
Compassionate Counsel, Relentless Representation.
