Superior Court judges have the exclusive authority and broad discretion to decide who gets custody of the children if an agreement cannot be reached.  A judge determines the custodial times for each parent and determines which parent will make the significant decisions for the benefit of the children based on what is in the children’s best interests. 

Litigating custody issues is a last resort due to the polarizing nature of contested custody cases.  Such cases should be negotiated based on sound legal advice to attain a result in the children’s best interests.  Litigation is sometimes unavoidable when parties cannot achieve a custodial arrangement through mediation or negotiation. 

We have experience representing clients in the most challenging and contentious custody issues. We can help steer clients through this emotionally difficult process while being mindful of the children’s best interests and advocating our client’s desired outcomes.