Child Visitation Lawyer in Birmingham
Serving Families Throughout Jefferson County
With over 20 years of dedicated experience, our Birmingham visitation attorney is committed to assisting both parents and third parties in pursuing visitation rights. Our visitation lawyer in Birmingham works diligently to ensure every case is handled with the utmost care and a thorough understanding of Alabama family law—always with respect for your wishes and the best interests of the child. Whether you are a parent seeking to establish or modify visitation arrangements, or a grandparent or significant caregiver pursuing rightful time with a child, our team is ready to help you navigate the process.
Submit an online contact form or call (205) 984-1915, and our Birmingham child visitation lawyer will reach out to discuss your case.
Child Custody vs. Visitation: Understanding Key Differences
There are two primary types of custody: physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody involves the right to have the child live with you. Legal custody involves the right to make important decisions about the child's life.
Unlike child custody, visitation only allows a non-custodial party to spend time with a child. Visitation can be either supervised or unsupervised. Supervised visitation means that a third party, such as a family member, friend, or professional, is present during the visits.
Supervision is often required in cases where there are concerns about the safety or well-being of the child. Unsupervised visitation allows the non-custodial parent to spend time with the child without the presence of a third party.
It is important to note that while visitation allows a non-custodial parent to maintain a relationship with their child, they do not have the same legal standing as the custodial parent when it comes to making decisions about the child's upbringing.
Modifying & Enforcing Visitation Orders in Jefferson, Shelby & St. Clair Counties
Even after a court orders visitation, family circumstances can change—sometimes requiring a modification or enforcement of the existing agreement. If you need to modify a visitation order in Birmingham or the surrounding counties, you must demonstrate a substantial change in circumstances, such as a parent’s relocation, changed work schedules, or new needs of the child. Modification requests should be filed with the family court that issued the original order, and each county’s court—including Jefferson, Shelby, and St. Clair—applies Alabama law while respecting local guidelines. At Ruth Robinson Law, our visitation attorneys help you assemble compelling supporting documentation, formally submit petitions, and represent your interests at hearings. We ensure the court understands how your proposed modification benefits your child and remains in compliance with local requirements.
Grandparents’ Visitation Rights in Alabama
Parents in Alabama maintain the legal authority to limit or restrict a grandparent’s access to their grandchildren. However, under certain circumstances, grandparents may pursue court-ordered visitation through legal intervention. Our visitation attorneys in Birmingham have helped many grandparents understand and assert their rights in complex family situations.
Under Ala. Code § 30-3-4.2, grandparents can pursue visitation rights in the following circumstances:
- The child’s parents have filed for divorce or legal separation.
- One of the child’s parents has passed away.
- The child was born out of wedlock, and the petitioner is the child’s maternal or paternal grandparent after paternity is legally established.
- The child’s parents have lost parental rights or are subject to proceedings that may result in termination of those rights.
Grandparents can also challenge visitation denials by demonstrating to a court that they have a strong existing relationship with their grandchild and that continued visitation is in the child’s best interest. The process for doing so is nuanced and varies by county within the Greater Birmingham area.
Contact Ruth Robinson Law today by calling (205) 984-1915.
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