Maokler and Barker Work Out Custody Deal

Rocker Travis Barker and his ex-wife, former beauty queen Shana Moakler, have returned to court to organize custody plans for their children during the summer months, according to an article published on sfgate.com. The pair’s two year marriage ended in 2006, but since then the couple has had several short-lived public reconciliations.

Just recently, Barker has used his social networking account on the website twitter.com to make public allegations against Moakler. Barker accuses Moakler of “shipping” Atiana, her daughter from her relationship with boxer Oscar de la Hoya, away for the summer. He also accuses her of allowing their two children to spend time with her uncle, whom Barker alleges is a convicted child molester.

In custody papers that were filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Moakler permitted Barker to look after the kids for a month this summer, on the condition that the rocker organized a vacation for Moakler and the kids in Rhode Island. She further stipulated that Barker himself would have to take her and the children there on his tour bus. Finally, the legal documents also indicated that the children weren’t allowed anywhere near a man named Richard Sinnott “at any time whatsoever”.

Custody agreements that change for summer months when children are out of school or for special events like vacation trips are a common occurrence. It is always beneficial when the parents of the children can work with their attorneys to reach an agreement that is beneficial for all parties involved.

As in all cases, California law places the best interest of the children above all else in rulings regarding custody agreements. Clearly, the parents being able to agree on custody arrangements and working together for the benefit of the children is in the best interests of all parties involved. Indeed, California Family Law Courts will almost always adopt an agreement that has been reached by both parents prior to their appearing in court, as opposed to unilaterally determining the fate of the children involved at a court meeting.

Regardless of your child custody situation, you need an experienced Los Angeles child custody attorney on your side, representing your interests and ensuring your rights are not infringed upon. Contact us today for a consultation of your situation to find out how we can help you. Please call us toll-free at 1-888-749-7428.

Source article:http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/dailydish/detail?blogid=7&entry_id=45826