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Child Custody

Few things matter more than your kids. If you’re facing a custody dispute in Beckley or Raleigh County, we’ll help you protect your time and your role as a parent.

Aggressive Representation in Beckley, WV

Child Custody Attorneys in Beckley and Southern West Virginia

Custody is one of the hardest parts of any family case, because it’s about your children and the time you get with them. West Virginia builds custody around a parenting plan and the best interests of the child, but what that looks like in practice can vary a lot from one family to the next. At Taylor, Hinkle & Taylor in Beckley, attorneys Amber Hinkle and Adam Taylor handle custody matters for parents across Raleigh County and Southern West Virginia. They know the ins and outs of these cases and offer practical guidance on building a parenting plan that fits your family. If custody is on the line, call our Beckley office.

Custody Matters We Handle in Southern West Virginia

No two families are alike, and neither are custody cases. We help parents in Beckley and Raleigh County work toward the right arrangement.

Parenting Plans

West Virginia custody runs on a parenting plan that sets out time and decision-making. We help you build one that works and make the case for it.

Primary & Sole Custody

When it’s in your child’s best interest for you to have primary or sole custody, we help you pursue it.

Custody Modifications

Life changes, and a custody order may need to change with it. We help you seek or respond to a modification.

Relocation & Disputes

Moves, disagreements over schedules, and conflicts between parents all come up. We help you sort them out with your child’s interests in mind.

Why You Want a Lawyer for a Custody Case

Custody decisions shape your family for years. Here’s what an attorney does to protect your role.

  • Keeps the Focus on Your Kids

    Courts look at what's best for the child. We help you show why your plan serves your child's needs.

  • Builds a Workable Parenting Plan

    A good plan heads off future fights. We help you put together one that's realistic and holds up.

  • Stands Up to the Other Side

    When the other parent plays hardball, you need someone who will push back and protect your time.

  • Knows the Local Family Courts

    We work in the Raleigh County family courts regularly and understand how these cases tend to go here.

How We Handle a Custody Case

Case Review

We learn about your family, your kids, and what you're hoping for, and explain how custody works in West Virginia.

Building Your Case

We help you develop a parenting plan, gather what supports your position, and prepare for court if it comes to that.

Reaching a Resolution

We work toward an arrangement that protects your role, through agreement when possible and through the court when needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Child Custody in Beckley and Southern West Virginia

How does West Virginia decide custody?
Custody is based on the best interests of the child, organized around a parenting plan that covers time and decision-making. Courts look at factors like each parent’s role in the child’s life and the child’s needs. We help you make your case under those standards.
Can I get primary or sole custody?
It’s possible when it serves the child’s best interests. Courts often favor both parents staying involved, but the specifics of your situation matter a great deal. We can tell you what’s realistic based on your facts.
Can a custody order be changed later?
Yes. When circumstances change in a significant way, a custody order can be modified. We help you seek a change or respond if the other parent is asking for one.
Does my child get a say?
A child’s wishes can be one of the factors a court considers, depending on the child’s age and maturity, but they aren’t the only thing. We can explain how that works in your case.

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Talk to a Beckley Child Custody Attorney

If you’re facing a custody dispute in Beckley, Raleigh County, or anywhere in Southern West Virginia, your time with your children is worth fighting for. The sooner you call, the more we can do to protect it. Reach out to Taylor, Hinkle & Taylor to set up a consultation.
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Legal Representation Across West Virginia

Areas We Serve

Fayette County

  • Fayetteville, WV
  • Oak Hill, WV
  • Mt. Hope, WV

Mercer County

  • Princeton, WV
  • Flat Top, WV
  • Bluefield, WV

Nicholas County

  • Mt. Lookout, WV
  • Richwood, WV
  • Summersville, WV

Raleigh County

  • Beaver/Shady Spring, WV
  • Beckley, WV
  • Glen Daniel, WV

Summers County

  • Green Sulphur Springs, WV
  • Hinton, WV
  • Pipestem, WV

Wyoming County

  • Mullens, WV
  • Pineville, WV
  • Oceana, WV
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