Southern California Same Sex Parents Child Custody Attorneys

Same-sex Parents Custody Rights

Same-sex parents in California have many rights that couples in other states don't enjoy. For example, a court is not allowed to take sexual orientation into account when making custody decisions. This is very important when one parent is attempting to use the other's sexual orientation as a reason to deny custody. Unfortunately, judges who feel uncomfortable with homosexuality may not always follow this law. Wallin & Klarich is committed to fighting for our same-sex clients' parental rights, at the appeals level if necessary.

Until recently, same-sex parents who separated in California had many more legal complications to think about than opposite-sex couples. But the California Supreme Court ruled in 2005 that same sex parents who actively participate in the conception and raising of a child, and treat that child as their own, have all the same legal rights and responsibilities as other parents. That's true regardless of biological relationship, whether you have a domestic partnership or out-of-state marriage, and whether you have adopted. Separated same-sex couples have the same rights that opposite-sex partners do to custody, visitation and child support. They also legally allowed the same rights to adopt and in paternity disputes. Wallin & Klarich is more than happy to help same-sex families facing these issues.

At Wallin & Klarich, we approach each custody case with the belief that it could easily involve one of our own families. We understand how emotional and stressful a custody case can be. That's why we're committed to always being available for our clients. You can reach us by telephone or online 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and every day of the year. We maintain more than 20 offices in six Southern California counties, so we can be where you are. And, because we've practiced law in Southern California for more than 30 years, we have a length and depth of experience that few family-law firms can match. We understand California child custody law, and we know the courts and judges that will hear your case, because we've appeared before them many times. With Wallin & Klarich, you can count on experienced, thorough and passionate legal representation.

For a free phone consultation with an experienced Southern California family lawyer, call Wallin & Klarich today at 1-888-290-5379 or fill out our confidential online case evaluation form.

If you're facing a child custody matter, you need an experienced, effective family lawyer on your side -- like the expert Southern California family law attorneys at Wallin & Klarich. Whether you need an hour in our offices or full representation in court, we're committed to helping your family get the best possible outcome to custody disputes. For a free consultation with Wallin & Klarich family law attorneys, call us today at 1-888-290-5379 or fill out our confidential case evaluation form online. We'll be here for you, whenever you call.