Child custody is an important tool to maintain the safety of children. For example, if one parent starts acting violently towards the children, it is possible to get an emergency child custody order that removes the violent parent’s child custody rights. Of course, custody is also a big issue in California divorces. Those who are ...
Child custody laws vary from state to state. It is in your best interest to find a good custody lawyer in your state if you are seeking custody or your children. Some custody issues can be resolved during divorce proceedings and without much upset. It is the cases where an agreement can’t be reached between ...
Divorce in any situation can be emotional, stressful, and filled with anxiety. It can be short and simple, or drawn-out and lengthy depending on the situation and parties involved. Lawsuits, new information, and outstanding judgments can create bitter fiascos as well as short-term losses. However lengthy the divorce process may be, there are steps that ...
After a lengthy child custody dispute following my separation and divorce from a husband of ten years and a marriage fraught with escalating domestic violence, I found myself left with an order for joint child custody from family court. As my attorney explained the details of the child custody order to me all those years ...
Facing divorce and a potential custody battle is, undoubtedly, one of the most emotionally and financially draining event in one’s life. For many divorcing couples, arguments over not only the visitation and financial support of dependent children, but also the essential custody of those children, can lead to, or create, even more animosity within the ...
The New York Family Court (and sometimes the Supreme Court) has jurisdiction over NYS child-custody issues. Those seeking custody, faced with a petition for the same or just looking to research their parental and visitation rights should learn the basics of New York child-custody laws. What type of custody is important to you? Some people ...
Utah is becoming more progressive in how it handles child custody cases. There have been many laws added or amended that create a more level playing field for both parents. The court system centers around telling your story, applying the law and asking for specific assistance. YOUR STORY The first step in your case is ...
The most important thing to remember when you are preparing for a child custody battle is to know that child custody hearings should NEVER BE battles. In fact anytime a custody hearing becomes a battle then it is no longer a custody hearing to determine what is in the best interest of the child and ...
