Written by attorney Anthony Azemika, over 2 years ago.
A California Appellate Court has ruled that the Trial Court did not make a mistake in terminating Father's parental rights in a step-parent adoption proceeding because there was sufficient evidence... more
Written by attorney Jeff Biddle, 9 months ago.
Don't say mean things about my other parent This is hard to do at times and it is difficult to know what is "mean" and what isn't. If there is a question, it is probably best to say nothing.... more
Written by attorney Carolyn Elsey, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Why supervised visits?. A court has the authority to order supervised visitation either temporarily or permanently. The most common grounds are because the parent has (or allegedly has) a substance... more
Written by attorney Scott Maccabe, 7 months ago.
With child custody, the goal [best interests under Family Code 3011 an elusive guideline that belies rigid definition Adoption of Matthew B. (1991) 232, Cal.App.3d 1239, 1263] under Family Code... more
Written by attorney Michelle Perkins, 3 months ago.
Hiring an attorney is a very important step for those facing or involved in litigation. Selecting the right attorney is like choosing a friend; he or she will be in your corner for whatever comes... more
Written by attorney Steven Burkhalter, 4 months ago.
What is a parenting plan? In all divorces involving children, the Court will adopt a parenting plan the Court determines to be in the childrens best interests. A parenting plan is a court ordered... more
Written by attorney Roger Stelk, 30 days ago.
In Illinois, judges must determine the award or modification ofchild custodyin accordance with the childs best interests. But what does this actually mean? There are many criteria a judge must... more
Written by attorney Gisela Laurent, 11 months ago.
The State ofFloridahas established a public policy that encourages parents to share in the rights and responsibilities of the children they have in common. Both parents retain full parental rights... more
Written by attorney Santo Artusa, 10 months ago.
This guide discusses parenting time issues for the non-custodial parent in Hudson County, Essex County, Middlesex County, New Jersey (Northern New Jersey). What the courts look for, Who are the... more
Written by attorney Cathleen Norton, 7 months ago.
Parenting Plans - Creating Custodial Time For Both Parents A parenting plan is a written agreement aboutchild custody and visitation. It sets forth the custodial rights of both parents and includes... more
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