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Protecting Your Parental Rights and Your Child’s Future
When it comes to your children, nothing is more important than preserving their well-being and maintaining your bond as a parent. At Nijmeh Law, P.C., we understand the emotional weight of custody disputes and the need for strategic, compassionate legal representation. Whether you’re navigating a divorce or resolving custody through a parentage action, we help parents across San Jose, Santa Clara, Alameda, San Mateo, and San Francisco reach custody and visitation arrangements that prioritize stability, security, and your child’s best interests.
Understanding Legal and Physical Custody
In California family law, child custody involves two main components:
- Legal Custody – Determines who has the right to make key decisions about the child’s education, healthcare, and welfare. This can be joint or sole.
- Physical Custody – Refers to where the child resides and how time is shared between parents.
California courts encourage shared parenting where appropriate, with the belief that children benefit from frequent and continuing contact with both parents. We help you pursue custody arrangements that reflect this principle while protecting your rights and advocating for your child’s needs.
Creating Effective Parenting and Visitation Plans
Visitation (or "parenting time") outlines when and how each parent will spend time with the child. Nijmeh Law, P.C. helps you create clear, age-appropriate schedules that support consistency and reduce conflict.
We assist with:
- Detailed parenting schedules for weekdays, weekends, holidays, and school breaks
- Supervised visitation arrangements when necessary for safety
- Transportation and communication agreements
- Emergency plans and dispute resolution terms
Our goal is to create parenting plans that are practical, enforceable, and support your child’s emotional and developmental needs.
Modifying Existing Custody Orders
Family circumstances often evolve, and custody or visitation orders may need to be updated. If a parent relocates, work schedules change, or new concerns arise, we help clients pursue modifications based on a significant change in circumstances.
We guide you through the legal standards for modification, help gather supporting evidence, and present a compelling case in court when needed.
Strong Advocacy in High-Conflict Custody Cases
Not all custody matters can be resolved through agreement. If your case involves contested parenting rights, relocation disputes, or safety concerns, Nijmeh Law, P.C. provides firm and focused courtroom advocacy. We represent your interests with clarity and determination, while always keeping your child’s best interests front and center.
Schedule a Custody Consultation with Nijmeh Law, P.C.
Your relationship with your child deserves protection—and your voice deserves to be heard. Nijmeh Law, P.C. offers strategic, compassionate support in all custody and visitation matters. Call our San Jose office at 408-642-1346 or contact us online to schedule your consultation.
We proudly represent parents in San Jose, Santa Clara County, Alameda County, San Mateo County, San Francisco, and across the Silicon Valley region.
