What goes along with a divorce and child custody and how much will it normally run to hire a lawyer for it

You need to hire a family law attorney. The range for lawyers vary greatly. A judge is the only one that can order someone to stay way from your child.

Attorney Randazzo's response is correct. The price of an attorney varies based on what the attorney needs to do and how much time it will take him/her to do it. Many attorneys offer free initial consultations. Use the attorney search to find local attorneys in your area. Some attorneys may quote you a flat fee if you and the your husband can come to an agreement on the terms. If the two of you cannot come to an agreement and this becomes a contested divorce, most attorneys will have no choice but to charge you at an hourly rate. If your child's father is going to contest the request, the two of you may be fighting this in court for some time and you might need to be prepared to pay significantly more in attorney's fees. Courts offer mediation services for parents who are trying to figure out custody and visitation issues. Typically these services are offered for free. It will allow you and your soon-to-be ex-husband to talk out what is best for the child and resolve this as amicably as possible. Best of luck!