Achieving Your Custody, Visitation and Child Support Goals
Arriving at an agreement on a child custody and shared parenting plan is frequently the most contentious and emotionally trying aspect of a divorce proceeding. That's only natural — most parents are deeply committed to maintaining strong relationships with their children.
At Randal A. Lowry & Associates, we understand your concerns and we want what's best for our clients' children. We work to help our clients establish and protect their custody and visitation rights, in ways which are consistent with their individual, cultural and religious values.
Our attorneys and staff have a strong and knowledgeable background in children's issues. Attorney Randal Lowry has more than 30 years of experience helping families make child custody and visitation choices that support the healthy development of their children. Attorney Mora Lowry is a Summit County Juvenile Court mediator and also serves as a court-appointed guardian ad litem advocating and protecting children interests. Attorney Marisa Lowry got her degree in Family Studies and minored in Psychology and Sociology with a focus on children's issues. Additionally, Marisa Lowry did an internship with Summit County Family Court Services where she focused specifically on children of divorce.
Contact us for a consultation about your case. We will work to help you develop a parenting plan that works for your family's needs.
Child Custody and Visitation
A custody and parenting time plan may be achieved through agreement of the parents or by court order.
Nowadays, shared parenting is the preferred parenting arrangements, in which both parents have decision-making authority of key matters relating to the upbringing of the child. Our lawyers work diligently to create detailed plan and parenting time schedule to fit your particular needs.
Our lawyers are skilled at negotiating workable custody and visitation arrangements which protect our clients' rights and enable them to enjoy rich parental relationships with their children.
When parents cannot arrive at an agreement, the court will make the decision for you. Our role in such cases is to work with psychologists, family court personnel, social workers and others to prove our client's fitness for custody and the ability of our client to provide an environment that promotes the "best interest of the child".
Modifications in Child Custody and Visitation
A custody agreement or parenting plan agreed upon at the time of a divorce may no longer be in the best interests of the child when conditions change. If you seek or want to prevent a modification, our firm is well equipped to help you achieve your goals.
Child Support
Child support is based upon state guidelines which include:
- The income and earning abilities of both parents
- Day care costs
- Children's health insurance and medical costs
A child support order can be modified based upon the changing circumstances. We look carefully at our clients particular circumstances to provide top of the line legal representation to parents seeking the modification of child support orders in court.
Contact an Attorney
For a consultation with Randal A. Lowry & Associates, contact our firm.
Located in Cuyahoga Falls, we represent clients in the Akron area and Northeast Ohio.
