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Having a divorce can provide peace of mind for you and your family. If you believe that divorce is the best decision for your family, the next step is to consider the child custody process. For most parents, defining the terms of a child custody agreement can be an overwhelming thought. Nevertheless, with some research, it doesn’t have to be. …
Living in modern times can often be a struggle between what is actually happening and leftover social assumptions from past generations. When it comes to child custody, most people automatically assume a mother will receive preferential treatment. Unless the parents were unwed when the child was born and the father is unable to prove paternity, this is simply not the …
In a divorce, visitation agreements are set in place to maintain parent-child relationships while also allowing a healthy amount of space between the parents. Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act, a judge will determine the terms of the visitation agreement. This nationwide law contains specific guidelines on child custody and visitation, and it defines violations of these agreements. In …
If you are a parent in the process of divorcing, you and your soon-to-be-ex will need to work out a child custody arrangement. Having a child custody lawyer is key to ensuring that your needs and your children’s needs are met. Child custody refers to the rights and responsibilities each parent has towards their child or children, including financial responsibility …
Child custody refers to a legally binding set of agreements between unmarried co-parents. It dictates the rights and responsibilities each parent has towards their child or children. If a child’s parents were previously married, custody of the children will take part during the divorce process. If there was never a marriage, the mother is given automatic custody in most states. …
Whether you have complete or shared custody of the children, you are likely worried about how they will adjust. Children will want to know whose house they will be living in and who else will be there. When there is family separation, being clear with your kids and answering their questions is key. It is important to explain the child …
Courts typically look at standard issues when it comes to child custody cases. Whether you are fighting for shared custody or full custody, having a reputable lawyer on your side is invaluable. You might not be able to change what has happened in the past. Nevertheless, you can strengthen your case by being willing to compromise and putting the best …
Making the decision to divorce is never easy, and going through the divorce is just as hard. Divorcing couples must decide how to divide their assets, their debts, move homes, and so much more. For couples with children, divorcing also brings up the difficult decision of how to co-parent the children, including issues concerning child custody and child support. If …
Divorce is painful. Even the most amicable divorces involve ending a marriage, dividing property, and beginning a new, single life. When children are involved, divorce is much harder. However, parents have to consider the needs of their children and not just themselves. Sometimes the parents are able to come to a child custody agreement on their own. But if they …
Child custody terms can be difficult to understand. One of the terms is, non custodial parent. This is pertaining to child custody after divorce. Let’s have a closer look at what it means to be a non custodial parent. Where Does the Child Live? The main factor that comes into play is where the child lives. If the court-ordered custodial …
