Milwaukee Child Custody Attorney

At the Law Offices of Paul A. Maranan, we consider the child’s best interest when helping to guide families through child custody concerns. We help identify the option that best suits each particular case:

• Placement – A parent having the right to have the child live with him or her
• Legal custody – A parent having the right and obligation to make decisions about a child’s upbringing
• Sole custody – One parent having legal custody
• Joint custody – Parents who do not live together but share the decision-making responsibilities for the child

We have represented hundreds of Wisconsin clients with family law issues and use that experience to help them come to a mutual agreement for their unique situation. We handle child custody and visitation matters for clients in Milwaukee and throughout Racine County. Contact the Milwaukee child custody lawyer at the Law Offices of Paul A. Maranan for a consultation.

Mediation can be a health and productive way to resolve custody disputes. In addition to legal representation, Attorney Maranan provides mediation services, serving as the neutral mediator to help parents work out their differences.

Wisconsin, Child Visitation Lawyer

By Wisconsin law, a determination of both legal custody and legal placement (visitation) must be made when parents separate. The goal of any parenting plan should be to facilitate parent cooperation so the divorce or separation has the least possible impact on the children. Important details regarding where a child lives, how much time the child spends with each parent and the role each parent plays in the life of the child must be worked out.

Experienced Representation in Difficult Cases

Occasionally, a custody or visitation case can become difficult. Maybe one parent appears to be unfit to have custody or visitation privileges. The Law Offices of Paul A. Maranan has experience handling situations of family violence or other abuse. Oftentimes, by investigating the other party, information is revealed that helps the courts in rewarding increased child visitation rights.

The swift resolution of child custody and visitation rights depends on the couple acting in the best interest of the child and formulating a parenting plan in a rational manner. Securing experienced custody and visitation counsel is crucial from the very start of the process. Contact the Milwaukee child custody lawyer at the Law Offices of Paul A. Maranan to discuss your case and options.