Child Custody

Northern Kentucky Child Custody Lawyer

Child custody matters are always emotionally charged disputes. I seek to achieve workable child custody solutions that provide life-enhancing relationships for both parents and children.

From a routine modification in a visitation agreement to a highly contested custody battle, I remain focused on achieving my client's child custody and visitation goals while protecting their rights at all times.

An Experienced Child Custody Advocate

At my practice, I represent clients in all types of custody matters, including:

• Child custody and visitation
• Modifications of child custody and visitation orders
• Parental relocations
• Grandparent visitation
• Child custody evaluations
• Termination of parental rights
• Paternity, as it relates to visitation

While a parent may think that the court should automatically place a priority on the parent's desire to maintain sole custody, the court determines child custody issues in light of the best interests of the child standard. In most situations, this means joint custody, where one parent has primary physical custody and the other parent visitation rights, while both parents share major decisions about the child's upbringing.

Depending on the circumstances however, the court can order different custody or parenting plan arrangements. In Kentucky, once a custody decree is entered, it cannot be modified within the first two years after the divorce, except in extraordinary circumstances. To protect your custody or visitation rights, you need an experienced child custody attorney. I will be a strong advocate for you.

Call the Law Office of Thomas F. Goeke, Jr. PLLC at (859) 491-1683 or contact me online to schedule a free initial consultation. I can evaluate your situation, explain your rights, and discuss how I may be able to use the legal process to obtain your child custody or visitation objectives.