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These guidelines not only ensure that both parents are present in their children\u2019s lives, but also create an environment that supports their emotional, social, and physical development.<\/p><p>On the other hand, custody and visitation are legal agreements between parents that define how and when each parent will be involved in the children\u2019s lives. Custody refers to who has the daily responsibility of caring for the children and making important decisions, while visitation allows the parent who does not have primary custody to maintain a meaningful and close relationship with the children<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2984f7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2984f7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/progresso.iseo.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/child-custody-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7028\" alt=\"custody Los Angeles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/progresso.iseo.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/child-custody-2.jpg 745w, https:\/\/progresso.iseo.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/child-custody-2-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87d47f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"87d47f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Proposals and Key Points about Custody and Visitation\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eca2a05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eca2a05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For custody and visitation agreements to work well, it is essential to understand the following key points:<\/p><ul><li>Joint Custody:<br \/>In this arrangement, both parents share responsibility for caring for the children and making important decisions about their lives, such as education, health, and overall welfare. For example, children may live one week with the mother and the next with the father, which allows both parents to participate actively in their daily lives.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Physical and Legal Custody:<br \/>Physical custody refers to with whom the children live most of the time. The other parent has visitation rights to stay present in the children\u2019s lives. Legal custody, on the other hand, means both parents can make important decisions about education, health, and other key aspects of the children\u2019s lives\u2014even if the children live primarily with one parent.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Visitation Schedules:<br \/>The parent who does not have primary physical custody has set visitation times. For example, children may spend weekends with the father if they live with the mother during the week. These schedules should be clear and consistent so that children know when they will be with each parent and feel secure.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Adjusting Schedules According to Age:<br \/>As children grow, their needs and activities change. A teenager, for instance, may have more extracurriculars or want to spend more time with friends. Visitation schedules should be flexible to adapt to these needs and allow both parents to remain actively involved in their lives.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f5fe5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f5fe5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips for Custody and Visitation to Work Well\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a1edcc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a1edcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li>Clear Communication:<br \/>Parents should maintain open and honest communication about visitation schedules. Avoid misunderstandings so children don\u2019t feel confused about where they will be and with whom. It\u2019s essential that the parents clearly agree on the schedules.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Avoid Conflicts:<br \/>Disagreements between parents should be resolved without involving the children. This prevents children from feeling responsible or uncomfortable and allows them to maintain a healthy relationship with both parents.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Quality Time:<br \/>It\u2019s not the quantity of time that matters most, but the quality. The time parents spend with their children should be meaningful\u2014doing activities that strengthen the relationship, such as playing together, cooking, or simply talking.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Be Flexible:<br \/>Circumstances can change, so visitation schedules should be flexible. If one parent needs to change the day or time of a visit, ideally both parents should be understanding and put the children\u2019s well\u2011being first.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Maintain Contact:If one parent cannot be physically present, it is important to maintain contact through calls or video calls. This reinforces the emotional bond between parent and child, even at a distance.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bf7d31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0bf7d31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Importance of the Children\u2019s Well\u2011Being\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c8f159 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c8f159\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The main goal of any custody and visitation agreement should always be the well\u2011being of the children. It is essential that:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Children feel secure with both parents:<\/strong><br \/>Both must provide an environment where children feel protected, loved, and cared for.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong>It\u2019s not the children\u2019s fault:<\/strong><br \/>Children should never feel that the divorce or separation is their fault. Parents should explain that it is a decision between adults.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong>Avoid forcing children to choose between parents:<\/strong> Children should not feel pressured to pick one parent over the other. Maintaining a healthy and respectful relationship between both parents will help children feel comfortable.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d3da74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d3da74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Parenting Guidelines for Different Ages\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df3844e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df3844e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The needs of children change as they grow, and custody and visitation plans should adapt to these developmental stages:<\/p><ul><li>Infants and Toddlers:<br \/>Babies need to spend more time with their primary caregiver, but the other parent should be involved with short, frequent visits so the baby can bond with both.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Preschool\u2011Age Children:<br \/>Young children may feel insecure if they go long periods without seeing one parent. Regular phone or video calls can help maintain contact and make them feel connected to both parents.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Elementary School Children:<br \/>At this age, children may have extracurricular activities like sports or music. Visits should be flexible so the noncustodial parent can participate in these activities, helping strengthen their relationship.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Adolescents: Teens often have busy lives, with school, sports, and friends. Visitation schedules need to accommodate these activities, but it is important that both parents remain involved to provide support and guidance.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c53ec1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c53ec1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions about Custody and Visitation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39b95e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39b95e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>What is joint custody?<br \/>It is when both parents share the responsibility of caring for children and making important decisions about their lives.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Who decides child custody?<br \/>Custody agreements may be decided by the parents or, if there is no agreement, by a judge.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>What is physical custody?<br \/>It refers to with whom the children live most of the time.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>What is legal custody?<br \/>It is both parents\u2019 right to make important decisions about the children\u2019s education, health, and well\u2011being.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>How are visitation schedules established?<br \/>Visitation schedules are set by the parents or by a judge, ensuring both parents spend time with the children.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>What if the parents cannot agree?<br \/>If parents cannot reach an agreement, the judge will decide custody and visitation schedules.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Can visitation schedules change?<br \/>Yes, schedules can change based on the children\u2019s needs and parents\u2019 availability.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>What if a parent does not comply with visitation schedules?<br \/>The aggrieved parent may seek court intervention to enforce the agreements.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>How does custody affect teenagers?<br \/>Teens may have more activities, and visitation schedules must adapt to their needs.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>How is custody handled when parents live far apart?<br \/>Longer visits during school vacations may be arranged, or contact maintained via phone and video calls.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>What is the most important thing in a custody agreement?<br \/>The most important thing is ensuring the children\u2019s well\u2011being and that both parents are present in their lives.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>What if one parent wants to move far away?<br \/>Custody and visitation agreements must be discussed and adjusted to maintain a close relationship with the children.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>How does divorce affect children?<br \/>It can be a difficult process, but with help from both parents and a safe environment, children can adapt.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Is joint custody possible if parents do not get along?<br \/>Yes, as long as both parents put the children\u2019s well\u2011being above their differences.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>What if a parent refuses to follow custody agreements?<br \/>The other parent can seek legal help to enforce the established agreements.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>What about custody in cases of domestic violence?<br \/>Domestic violence can significantly affect child custody. In California, if one parent has a history of domestic violence, they are less likely to obtain physical or legal custody because courts prioritize the child\u2019s safety. In some cases, supervised visitation may be ordered or the offending parent\u2019s visitation rights may be suspended.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Do nonparents, like grandparents or close relatives, have visitation rights?<br \/>In California, nonparents like grandparents or close relatives may request visitation rights under certain circumstances, especially if they have had a close, beneficial relationship with the child. However, courts must balance those rights with the parents\u2019 preferences and the child\u2019s best interest.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Can I get custody of my children even if the divorce was my fault?<br \/>In California, custody is not based on who was at fault in the divorce. Courts focus on what is best for the children, evaluating factors such as emotional stability, each parent\u2019s ability to care for the children, and the environment each parent can offer. Therefore, you may still obtain custody even if the divorce was due to your fault.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>What can I do if my ex is violating our custody agreement in California?<br \/>If your ex is violating the custody agreement, you have the right to take legal action. You can file a motion in court to enforce the agreement, which may result in penalties against the noncompliant parent. In serious cases, the court may modify the custody order to protect the children\u2019s interests.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Which parent is more likely to get custody in a divorce in California?<br \/>California courts do not automatically favor either parent in custody cases. Decisions are made based on the child\u2019s best interest, evaluating factors such as each parent\u2019s relationship with the child, home stability, and caring capacity. Both parents have equal opportunity to gain custody if they can show they can provide an appropriate environment.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Can a child choose which parent to live with after divorce in Los Angeles?<br \/>In California, courts may consider the wishes of children 14 and older about which parent they want to live with, but this is not the deciding factor. The judge will also assess whether the child\u2019s preference is in their best interest. Children under 14 may also express their desires, but the final decision rests with the court.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>If I have joint custody, do I still have to pay child support?<br \/>In joint custody, child support depends on various factors, such as both parents\u2019 incomes and how much time each spends with the child. You may still have to pay support if the other parent earns significantly less or if the court\u2019s financial order requires balancing financial responsibilities.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Can my ex prevent me from taking the children on summer vacation?<br \/>Your ex can only prevent you if a court order restricts it or if the vacation interferes with their visitation time. Otherwise, as long as you follow the custody agreement, you should be able to take the children on vacation. It is advisable to inform your ex ahead of time and provide trip details.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5fff56 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b5fff56\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc7aa1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc7aa1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At <strong>Progresso Legal Group<\/strong>, we understand how crucial it is for you and your children to have a custody and visitation arrangement that works for everyone. We have helped thousands of families in the City and County of Los Angeles create plans that protect their children and allow them to grow in a safe and loving environment. If you need guidance on how to handle your custody or visitation case, don\u2019t hesitate to call us for a free evaluation. Our team is here to help you and your family find the best solution. Call us today and take the first step toward your children\u2019s well\u2011being!<\/p><p>Our family law firm in Los Angeles also specializes in the following practice areas:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b7bd78 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7b7bd78\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3ce975 elementor-list-item-link-inline elementor-align-start elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"c3ce975\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Child Support<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"> Divorce<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Same-Sex Divorce<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Domestic Violence<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Spousal Support<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Father\u2019s Rights<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c99ba2e elementor-list-item-link-inline elementor-align-start elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"c99ba2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Juvenile Law<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Paternity<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Child Support<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"> Ex Parte<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Modification of Visitation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Move Away Order<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92c2ed1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92c2ed1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Call our experienced child custody attorneys at Progresso Legal Group P.C. at 800\u2011651\u20111227. 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