California Military Child Custody Attorneys

Fairfield Military Divorce and Family Law Lawyers

While there are certain unique issues that arise in military child custody cases, in general, the court handles child custody cases involving military parents in the same way it handles cases for civilian parents. The court will evaluate a number of different factors to act in what it believes to be the best interests of a child. Complications can arise, however, when both parents are on active duty or when one parent is mobilized as a reservist. Here, if the custodial parent is in the reserves and is mobilized, child custody may be modified and temporary custody granted to the non-custodial parent. Once the reservist parent is overseas, the other parent may attempt to gain permanent custody.

At the Law Offices of Susan E. Christiansen, our military family law attorneys represent enlisted men and women and their spouses in family law matters. Regardless of whether you are enlisted or married to someone who is, we can help. To schedule an appointment to discuss military child custody issues, contact Fairfield, California, military family law attorney Susan E. Christiansen today.

Military Child Custody Issues for Enlisted Men and Women

The Law Offices of Susan E. Christiansen advises and represents military men and women and their spouses in military child custody cases involving the following:

• Military divorce and child custody
• Modifications of child custody due to deployment
• Modifications in child support payments
• Challenging child support arrearages that accumulated while deployed
• Fighting relocations and move-aways that occurred while deployed

The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

There are jurisdictional issues that must be taken into consideration under the terms of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). For instance, under the UCCJEA, if California has jurisdiction over a child custody case, all matters related to that particular child must be determined by a California court. As a result, under the terms of the UCCJEA, a non-enlisted parent cannot engage in "forum shopping" -- the attempt to find a state with laws more advantageous to them regarding parenting time, child custody, or modifications of existing arrangements.

Contact Fairfield, California, Military Child Custody Attorney

Our attorneys are strong defenders of the parental rights of enlisted men and women. We also understand the challenges enlisted men and women in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy face when deployed. If you are facing divorce or are engaged in a child custody dispute, contact Fairfield, California, military child custody lawyers at The Law Offices of Susan E. Christiansen today.