Child custody and visitation are often the most vigorously disputed aspects of the divorce process   
due to the emotional and financial impact our children have on our lives.  

At the Law Offices of Gary R. Matta, we understand that there is nothing more important than your
children and that their welfare is of the utmost concern to you.  As such, our goal is to achieve the
best possible outcome for our clients and to accomplish this with minimal impact on the children.  

In California, family code section 3040 provides that child custody should be granted according to the
best interest of the child.  This often poses a tremendous challenge for the court, particularly when
both parties seek custody and cannot agree on a custody arrangement suitable to all involved. The
court generally seeks to grant custody equally to both parents jointly before ordering an alternative
arrangement so long as both are considered fit by the courts and joint custody is in the child's best
interest.   

When mediation fails and the parents cannot agree on a suitable custody arrangement, the court will
intervene.  It is important to consider that a judge is not making a determination of what is "fair" to the
parents, but of what is "best" for the children.  It is always best to be able to come to an agreement
with your spouse about child custody outside of court.  Should you find yourself in a situation where
the two of you cannot agree on the terms of custody either in our outside of mediation,  it is
recommended that you seek the advice and representation of an attorney that is experienced and
aggressive so that your concerns and the needs of the children will be heard and understood by the
court.  

The Law Offices of Gary R. Matta serves parents involved in the following types of custody matters:

        * Joint custody
        * Sole custody
        * Child custody modifications
        * Custody valuation
        * Relocation

Should you decide to come to our office for a free initial consultation regarding your child custody
matter, you will be informed about what to anticipate over the duration of your case in terms of cost,
time involved, how the court process works, and how you, the attorney and staff will work together to
ensure the best possible outcome for your children, again, with minimal impact on them emotionally.
 

Hiring a child custody attorney is always a stressful process as you will be considered about costs
and just how complex the process can be.  During your initial consultation, Mr. Matta will help
alleviate your concerns by advising you right up front about what to expect.  Our office is often willing
to negotiate a payment plan should your financial situation necessitate it and meet with you during a
time that will reduce the likelihood of you needing to find child care or take time off of work.  

There is nothing more important than your children.  Call us today at (916) 760-3244 and find out
how our experienced child custody attorney can help you to pursue what is in their best interest.
Experienced and aggressive child custody attorney serving clients in Sacramento and surrounding cities and counties.
The Law Offices of Gary R. Matta currently provides representation in matters of Divorce, Family Law, Child Support, Child Custody, Visitation, Domestic
Partnerships, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Spousal Support, and Division of Property.   With offices located in Sacramento and Gold River, California,
we proudly represent clients in Sacramento, Gold River, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Orangevale, Granite Bay, Roseville, Auburn, El Dorado Hills,
Placerville, Cameron Park, Rocklin, Galt, Citrus Heights, and in the surrounding counties of Placer, El Dorado, Yolo, Alameda, San Joaquin and Santa Clara.