Child custody and visitation is the determination of who is entitled to make decisions concerning the health, education and welfare of the child as well with who and when the child shall reside. The parties and all children age five and older must attend mediation prior to the court making an order. There is a multitude of factors the court looks at when making such a determination as well as a number of labels the court uses in its orders such as joint and sole custody. To get a better understanding, call our office for a consultation.