Custody

A Balanced Approach in Disputes

Issues relating to children can fuel emotions in a divorce. It is important for an attorney to take a balanced approach in litigating custody issues by carefully aligning the best interests of your child with your own interests.

At Kenneth Kirk & Associates , we have considerable experience in custody matters. Our lawyers represent people located in and around Anchorage, Alaska. Contact us to learn more about visitation, joint custody, sole custody, denied custody, and custody modification.

An understanding divorce attorney will make sure you consider both long-term and short-term goals. We often ask that clients reconsider the first stance they take on any key issue. It is important to understand all the implications surrounding an emotional decision.

Under Alaska law, the judge makes child custody decisions based on the best interests of your children. This ruling is determined by considering a variety of factors. Our attorneys will make sure the judge hears your side of the story. We also counsel you about the role of a child custody investigator, who may investigate your case. You also need to consider whether the court will appoint a guardian ad litem to protect your child's interests.

The court may award you either joint or sole legal or physical custody. Legal custody refers to a parent's right to make important decisions concerning education, healthcare, and religion. Physical custody refers to where the child will actually live.

Our firm handles all matters relating to child custody. We represent unmarried parents involved in custody disputes. Our attorneys also counsel people with post-divorce modifications of child custody.

If you have questions about child custody, contact Kenneth Kirk & Associates for answers.