Murrieta CA Visitation Lawyer
Helping Parents Understand Their Visitation Rights in California
Visitation can become a heated topic. In order to make sure that the best interests of your children are prioritized in your situation, obtaining the legal representation of a skilled Murrieta visitation attorney is crucial. Founding attorney Michael D. Iverson of the Law Offices of Michael D. Iverson, APC is backed by more than 10 years of experience and has been recognized for his commitment to excellence and client service. In fact, he was the recipient of the 10 Best Attorney in Client Satisfaction award from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys in both 2017 and 2018.
Speak with our Murrieta visitation lawyer today to learn more about your legal options. You can reach us at (951) 418-2770.
What Does Reasonable Visitation Mean in California?
If a parent does not have primary custody of the children, a visitation schedule is typically drawn up. Reasonable visitation means that the parents can work together to determine a schedule that includes some flexibility.
The parent with primary custody often has more control over the following:
- Dates of the visits
- Times of the visits
- Duration of the visits
It is important to realize that judges do take note if the custodial parent is acting vindictively towards the other parent and is not flexible. In addition, if one parent has a pattern of being late to visits or missing visits altogether, a different solution may need to be reached.
Former Client Experiences
Helping You Achieve The Results You Deserve
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“Attorney Iverson is very personable and compassionate and good company. Very professional and knowledgeable. Easy to talk to. His staff gets back to you immediately and is extremely helpful in every situation.”- Peggy W.
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“I had a child custody issue that Michael and staff resolved while keeping me informed and calm during the court proceedings.”- Chase P.
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“Created my own account with the court so I would be able to view my case status. Once in, I saw the timeline of everything filed by Danielle and her group. Everything filed spot on. Timing and turnaround at every stage were excellent. It is not the easiest filing, but they have helped me through every issue.”- Rick J.
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“I was going through a simple divorce so I thought I could do it myself. Well after almost 2 years of dealing with Riverside Family Court I decided I couldn't do it. Less then a month after my consultation it was done. Everyone is awesome and very helpful on any questions I had. I highly recommend them to anyone. Don't do it yourself it ended up costing me more then what they actually charge. A very fair price with quick closure.”- Chuck G.
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“He is a good man and he cares about his clients.”- Rebecca A.
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“Michael assisted me with the eviction of a nightmare tenant more than once. Highly recommend but hope to not need this kind of service again soon.”- Maureen S.
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“Michael was fantastic to deal with and very professional. He was extremely personable and made the process we hired him for very smooth.”- Ryan A.
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“Iverson Law, a relatively small practice with very affordable rates, in terms of quality, is on par with the Top Ten law firms in the Inland Empire. Iverson Law office consultation is thorough, confidential and always upfront. When I have a legal issue, I call Iverson.”- Perry K.
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“I have been working with Mike Iverson since he was a paralegal over 20 years ago. He is a very thorough and competent attorney. You will like his professionalism and knowledge!”- Michael R.
Can Grandparents Petition for Visitation?
In California, grandparents can only file for visitation rights if:
- the parents are living separately;
- a parent’s whereabouts have been unknown for a month or longer;
- the child has been adopted by a stepparent;
- the child does not live with either parent;
- one of the parents joins the petition;
- one of the parents of the child is deceased; or
- the parents are unmarried.
Visitation rights are based on a preexisting relationship between the grandparent and child. However, California does not require a certain period of time for there to be a bond between the grandparent and grandchild. The court will also need to balance the grandparent’s visitation with the parents’ rights to make decisions for their child.
