Child Custody and Parenting Time

During a separation, the issue of child custody is a central concern for all parents.

If you are unable to agree on child custody arrangements, this is your opportunity to consult us for our expertise in family law in Gatineau and the Ottawa region to help you negotiate a child custody agreement.

In the event that no agreement is reached between the parents, we will represent you and defend your rights and those of your children so that a decision is made in the best interests of your children, based on their ages, needs, the ability of each parent to meet their needs, the stability of your children, and the availability of each parent.

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Parental Alienation

Parental alienation is often discussed in the context of establishing child custody. This phenomenon involves one parent engaging in behaviors that influence their child in order to encourage the child to reject the other parent.

Parental alienation can manifest itself in various ways, such as denigrating the other parent in front of the child, frivolous complaints against the other parent, unfounded reproaches, impertinent lies to the child about the other parent’s behavior, illegal or abusive deprivation of contact, emotional blackmail against the child to force them to choose, etc. As long as the behavior leads to a deterioration in the relationship between the child and the targeted parent, the child is subject to parental alienation.

Décarie Stephenson Lawyers’ expertise in family law will help you manage the situation delicately and in the best interests of your children. We can also submit urgent applications (protection applications) to quickly establish temporary arrangements for your children’s custody or parenting time, access and visitation rights, and resolve any urgent issues that concern you.

Representation of Minors and Grandparents

We also represent minor children as attorneys for the child to allow them to express their needs to the court or their parents’ attorneys. We also make representations before the courts regarding grandparent visitation.

Need a family law lawyer? We can help you with various issues:

  • Parental Alienation
  • Parenting Time and Child Custody
  • Establishing Shared Custody
  • Grandparental Access and Visitation Rights
  • Protection Applications and Urgent Applications
  • Application for a Contempt of Court Order
  • Attorney for the Child

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