Custody and parenting time · SPD Advocacia
Child custody and visitation: decide with confidence
Joint or sole custody, visitation schedule, vacations and moving to another city. Tell us your situation and get an analysis of the case, focused on the children's well-being.
What the law says
How child custody works
When parents separate, it is necessary to decide who the children will live with, how important decisions will be made and how time with each parent will work. This can be done by agreement, approved by the judge, or decided in court proceedings.
It is the rule under the law. Both parents decide together on school, health and routine, even if the child lives with one of them.
Stays with one parent when the other does not want custody or when sharing is not possible.
The parent who does not live with the child is entitled to visits and vacation periods, clearly defined.
If there is a risk of domestic or family violence, joint custody is not applied.
Sources: Civil Code, arts. 1,583, 1,584 and 1,589; Law 14,713/2023.
What is your case?
Situations the firm handles
Custody and visitation agreement
A well-written agreement, with a schedule for parenting time, holidays, school breaks and expenses, prevents fights and can be approved by the judge.
Civil Code, art. 1,584Custody lawsuit
When there is no consensus, the judge decides based on the child's best interests, often with a psychosocial assessment.
Civil Code, arts. 1,583 and 1,584Enforcement of what was decided
If the agreement or the decision is not respected, you can ask the judge to enforce the visitation.
Civil Code, art. 1,589Visitation review
A parent's move requires adjusting the schedule and, in some cases, court authorization for the child's relocation.
Child's best interestCustody review
Custody and visitation can be reviewed when the family's situation changes, always with the child's best interest in mind.
Civil Code, art. 1,584Time with grandchildren
Grandparents can also ask to formalize visitation with their grandchildren.
Civil Code, art. 1,589, sole paragraphStep by step
How the firm works
- Listening. We understand the child's routine, the relationship between the parents and what needs to be resolved.
- Settlement proposal. Whenever possible, we put together a clear parenting plan for both sides.
- Lawsuit, if necessary. Custody or visitation lawsuit, with an urgent request when the child has no contact.
- Follow-up. Hearings, psychosocial assessment and enforcement of the decision.
Case review
Let's review your case
Answer the questions, one at a time. At the end you can attach documents, which go straight to a folder in the firm's Drive, and send the summary via WhatsApp. Everything is protected by attorney-client confidentiality.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Does joint custody mean the child lives half the time in each home?
Not necessarily. It means decisions are made by both parents. Residence and the visitation schedule are arranged separately.
Who pays support under shared custody?
Joint custody does not eliminate child support. The amount depends on the child's needs and each parent's income.
Can the agreement be made without a long lawsuit?
Yes. The agreement can be submitted to the judge just for approval, which is usually faster.
Do you serve clients outside Goiás?
Yes. Service can be provided remotely, with video meetings.
How much does it cost?
After the analysis, the firm sends a written fee proposal before any engagement.