Child Custody & Visitation

Salt Lake City Child Custody and Visitation Attorney

For many people, the question of who gets the children is their biggest concern when they decide to file for divorce. This area is where the largest difficulties occur, more than money or the divorce itself. At the Law Offices of Linda D. Smith, P.C., we have been assisting clients throughout the Wasatch Front with their child custody and visitation problems since 1997. Contact our office to arrange for your free initial consultation.

Utah Child Custody and Visitation Lawyer

Legal custody is most often determined based upon the best interests of the child. This often depends upon who has had primary responsibility for care of the children in the past. Factors such as criminal records, abuse, dependency issues, and drug or alcohol dependency can influence who receives custody. Our firm understands your children are important to you and we want to do everything we can to help you get primary or joint custody or at least have considerable access to your children, even if you do not get custody.

Visitation rights become important after custody has been established. The custodial parent often thinks that they can deny visitation to the other party because they are not paying child support. However, these two issues are not linked. The only way parental visitation rights can be changed is by taking the matter to court. Family court judges evaluate visitation related issues such as denial of visitation, and determine whether the visitation that is being allowed to the non-custodial parent is reasonable. We will assist you if you are having problems with your visitation rights.

Let us help you move on with your life

Having an experienced attorney to help you with your child custody and visitation legal questions can make all the difference in resolving the problem effectively and at the right price. At the Law Offices of Linda D. Smith, P.C., we have over a decade of experience assisting clients with their child custody and visitation concerns. We provide practical, cost-effective solutions aimed at getting the results our clients need. Contact our office by phone at 801-268-4090 or toll-free at 1-800-266-0962 to set up your free initial consultation. For your convenience, Visa, Master Card, and checks by phone are accepted.