Child Custody & Visitation Attorneys
Serving San Bernardino County
At Haslam Perri Law Firm, your children come first. Our California board-certified child custody specialists help families in San Bernardino County reach co-parenting agreements that protect your children’s best interests — in negotiation or in the courtroom.
Child Custody — San Bernardino County
Your Children Deserve the Best Possible Outcome
Divorces that involve child custody often become hostile when spouses and attorneys on both sides allow resentment and emotions to rule their decisions. Under California law, courts are required to rule in favor of what is best for the children — but that does not mean every parent will put their children first.
At Haslam Perri Law Firm, we believe that negotiated co-parenting agreements are almost always the best solution to disputes involving child custody and visitation. Working together with the other parent and their attorney, we bring in professionals such as child welfare specialists when necessary to help you find the best solution for your children.
Our family law experience and training in mediation and collaborative law make a real difference. We know what professional resources are available and how to get the child custody resolution that will keep your child’s best interests at the core of every agreement.
- ✓California Board-Certified Family Law Specialists
- ✓AV Rated — Martindale-Hubbell peer review
- ✓Experienced in negotiation, mediation AND trial
- ✓Child welfare specialists brought in when needed
- ✓Exclusively practicing California family law since 2003
"We know that a prolonged custody battle must be avoided if possible. But when a judge must decide, we have the extensive trial experience to investigate every issue the court will consider most seriously."
— Donald Glen Haslam, Haslam Perri Law FirmCustody Services We Handle
Complete Child Custody Representation in San Bernardino County
Our board-certified attorneys handle every type of child custody and visitation matter — from negotiated co-parenting agreements to complex contested custody litigation.
How California Courts Decide Custody
The Best Interests of the Child Standard in San Bernardino County
California courts use the best interests of the child standard to determine all custody and visitation decisions. Understanding exactly what San Bernardino County judges look for gives our clients a critical advantage in every case.
When Negotiation Fails
Experienced Custody Litigators Ready for Trial
We believe that a prolonged custody battle must be avoided if possible. We also know that an acceptable co-parenting plan cannot always be negotiated out of court. Sometimes the issues are so important to either parent that a judge must make the decision.
When that happens, our attorneys have the extensive trial experience and courtroom preparation to investigate every issue that San Bernardino Superior Court will consider most seriously. We present your case with clarity, precision, and the compelling evidence judges respond to.
- ✓Extensive trial experience in San Bernardino Superior Court
- ✓Know what evidence judges consider most seriously
- ✓Expert witnesses and child welfare specialists engaged
- ✓Emergency custody orders when your child's safety demands
Client Testimonials
What Our Child Custody Clients Say
"Haslam Perri fought for my custody rights when my ex tried to take my children out of state. Donald Haslam knew exactly what evidence the court needed and we won primary custody. I am forever grateful."
"As a father I was worried the court would not give me fair custody. Haslam Perri leveled the playing field completely. We reached a joint custody agreement that works perfectly for our children."
"The team at Haslam Perri brought in a child welfare specialist that made all the difference. They truly put our children first and it showed in the final custody order."
Frequently Asked Questions
Child Custody Questions Answered
Clear answers to the most common child custody and visitation questions in San Bernardino County. Call us for a free consultation specific to your situation.
California courts determine custody based on the best interests of the child standard. Judges consider each parent’s relationship with the child, the child’s established routine, each parent’s health and ability to provide care, any history of domestic violence or substance abuse, the child’s ties to school and community, and — for older children — the child’s own preferences. At Haslam Perri Law Firm, our board-certified attorneys understand exactly how San Bernardino County judges apply these factors and build custody arguments accordingly.
Legal custody refers to the right to make important decisions about your child’s education, healthcare, and welfare. Physical custody refers to where the child lives day to day. Both types can be sole or joint. In California, courts generally favor joint legal custody so both parents remain involved in major decisions. Physical custody arrangements vary based on the child’s best interests and each parent’s circumstances.
Yes. At Haslam Perri Law Firm, we believe that negotiated co-parenting agreements are almost always the best solution to custody disputes. Working together with the other parent and their attorney, we bring in child welfare specialists and other professionals as needed to craft an agreement that works for your family. The agreement is then submitted to the court for approval and becomes a legally enforceable order.
If your co-parent violates a court-ordered custody or visitation arrangement, you can file a motion for enforcement with San Bernardino Superior Court. Repeated violations can result in modification of the custody order, contempt of court findings, fines, or even changes in primary custody. Our attorneys act quickly to enforce your rights and protect your children when violations occur.
Yes. Either parent can petition the court to modify a custody order if there has been a significant change in circumstances — such as a parent’s relocation, a change in the child’s needs, a new job schedule, or concerns about the child’s safety. Our attorneys handle post-judgment custody modifications throughout San Bernardino County and move quickly when your children’s welfare demands it.
California law creates a rebuttable presumption against awarding custody to a parent who has committed domestic violence. Courts take a history of abuse very seriously in custody proceedings. If domestic violence is a factor in your case — whether you are seeking protection or responding to allegations — our attorneys know how to present the facts effectively and advocate for your children’s safety above all else.
Discuss Your Child Custody Concerns Today — Free Consultation
Contact us to discuss your concerns about child custody and visitation rights. We are a client-focused law firm committed to practicing exclusively in California family law.