Child Custody

Navigating The System When Your Children Are At Stake

As individuals prepare to divorce, they often first ask about their children. Where will they live? Where will they go to school? What will be my role in their life?

My name is Susan Winterberger. I am an experienced family law attorney, dedicating my practice to family law. I understand that family is paramount, and your children are your top priority. I can evaluate your case, create an individualized strategy for success and work to achieve the goals you have set.

Understanding Custody Considerations

The court will determine parental responsibility and timesharing based on the best interest of the children. This best interest is decided based on many factors, including, but not limited to:

• The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each parent to facilitate and encourage a close and continuing parent-child relationship, to honor the time-sharing schedule, and to be reasonable when changes are required.
• The anticipated division of parental responsibilities after the litigation, including the extent to which parental responsibilities will be delegated to third parties.
• The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each parent to determine, consider and act upon the needs of the child as opposed to the needs or desires of the parent.
• The length of time the child has lived in a stable, satisfactory environment and the desirability of maintaining continuity.

You may wonder if your eligibility for child custody can be affected if one or both parents is attached to the military. I have particular experience handling family law matters for military clients and can use that skill in your case. Furthermore, as the daughter of a retired service member and the mother of two active members of the armed forces, I understand the emotional difficulties that come with being a military family and can work with you in your specific situation.

I also offer services regarding child custody modifications and child relocations.

Call Today For My Professional Opinion

Facing child custody in court can be incredibly stressful: You deserve to have the best protecting your interests. To discuss your case with me and see what a lawyer can do, call my Crestview office at 850-398-4355.