Child custody hearings are legal proceedings that determine which parent or guardian will have custody of a child or children and what specific rights and responsibilities each parent will have regarding the child's upbringing. In terms of family law in child custody, various nuances have to be adjudicated upon for a stable outcome, appeasing all parties. The Responsibilities of a Family Lawyer in Child Custody These are some of the main resolution methods that a family lawyer incorporates into a child custody hearing for an effective result that favors the child: Petition or Request for Custody The process usually begins with one parent filing