Child Custody

Orange County Child Custody Lawyer

Child custody matters are highly contested issues of the utmost importance to both parents. Clients trust their emotionally charged custody matters to me, attorney Kenneth L. Hicks. For over 30 years, I have been handling child custody and visitation cases for clients across the Fullerton, California, area. I am dedicated to helping my clients understand their rights and seek a resolution that preserves the best interests of the children.

When taking custody matters to court, it is important to know that judges have very broad discretion in awarding custody. A judge, who has limited knowledge of your situation and definitely does not know you, has the power to decide the child custody arrangements. This is why it is often beneficial to reach an out-of-court resolution with the other parent.

By utilizing methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), such as mediation, it may be less costly, less time consuming, and less stressful to reach a custody agreement. You maintain control over the terms of the agreement and can ensure that your children are the main consideration in the matter.

Though I encourage clients to try to work through custody matters out of court, I am a skilled trial lawyer who can effectively advocate for your rights and the best interests of the children in front of a judge.

• I confidently handle relocation (also called move-away) issues for clients who are seeking to move their children out of state or attempting to prevent the other parent from taking the children out of state.
• I represent clients who are seeking the modification and/or enforcement of child custody or visitation orders.

Contact me, attorney Kenneth L. Hicks, today to discuss your child custody matters during a free initial consultation at my office.