Child Custody Legal Guides (144 found)

Written by Leslie Dale Merkley
Even though your marriage or relationship is dissolving, your role as a parent will continue. Your ability to sustain co-parenting after divorce and have a positive impact on your children is highly dependent on your ability to problem solve and communicate together on issues related to your kids.
Posted about 1 month ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Indiana

Written by Leslie Dale Merkley
It is very important that you understand the differences between JOINT CUSTODY, SOLE CUSTODY and SHARED CUSTODY.
Posted about 1 month ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Indiana

Written by Robert Keith Prater
Custody is always viewed by the Court as: "What is in the Best Interests of the Child". You must prepare a parenting plan that succinctly gives an overview of your involvement in your child's daily life and you must then present a parenting plan that has all the bells and whistles.
Posted about 1 month ago in Child Custody.

Written by Diana Michelle Tennis
Florida's newest custody laws do away with custody and primary residence. Everyone involved in a divorce now needs to know about Parenting Plans and what the Judges are looking for at trial.
Posted about 1 month ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Stann William Givens
What in life is more important than child custody?
Posted 30 days ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Cathy Ann Wagner
Child custody in Minnesota has two components: legal custody and physical custody.
Posted about 1 month ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Marshal Shawn Willick
The Nevada Supreme Court finally decided the Rivero Opinion on Rehearing (Rivero v. Rivero, 125 Nev. ___, ___ P.3d ___ (Adv. Opn. No. 34, Aug. 27, 2009), altering the applicable standards for making custodial determinations, and altering how child support is calculated.
Posted 2 days ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Nevada

Written by Kate Lynn
Consider hiring an experienced family law attorney.
Posted about 1 year ago in Family. Jurisdiction: Lehigh County, PA

Written by Greta Muirhead
How much will you pay in child support according to Nevada Law if you don't reach an agreement with the other side?
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 6 months ago in Bankruptcy / Debt. Jurisdiction: Nevada

Written by Richard M Renkin
It is the policy of California to assure minor children frequent and continuing contact with both parents after the parents have separated. Parents are encouraged to share the rights and responsibilities of child rearing in order to effect this policy.
Posted 4 months ago in Family. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Kevin Lee Linder
A brief review of how courts determine custody and visitation in Illinois
3 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted 6 months ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Jeff Adrian Biddle
The judge considers several statutory factors in determining who to award custody to or if joint custody should be ordered. While none of the factors are sole determining factors, when viewed together the judge will decide whether sole or joint custody is ordered. Here are the factors considered:
4 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Arizona

Written by Alan Roel Rothstein
Parents seeking custody in California (and many other states) are required to see a Family Court Services mediator before a judge can issue custody and visitation orders
14 of 16 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jacqueline Harounian
Joint Custody: Is it in the best interest of the child? "What is joint custody?" is one of the most frequently asked questions that I hear as a family lawyer. Joint custody can mean many different things, so it is important to learn about it before you start negotiations.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 12 months ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Warren Robert Shiell
Question: Our son is now 18 months old and I am involved in a custody dispute and asking for overnight custody. His mother is still breastfeeding and argues that overnights would disrupt her breastfeeding schedule and her bonding time. I am convinced she is only doing this to deny me visitation.
Posted 12 months ago in Child Custody.

Written by Maury Devereau Beaulier
Minnesota's custody laws are designed to make it far more difficult to modify custody once it hhas been determined. As a result, understanding the process and law when contesting child custody can be critical to the long term outcome of parenting issues and child support.
Posted 7 months ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Maury Devereau Beaulier
Understanding the procedures for custody evaluations can help you prepare for what may come and assist you in seeking a favorable resolution to your custody issues.
Posted 7 months ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Michael J. Helfand
If you are facing a 604(b) evaluation in your child custody case, you're probably wondering what to expect. Here is some information to help you understand the evaluation process and its implications.
6 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted 4 months ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Greta Muirhead
Your child lives in Nevada and you're not married to the Mom. How and why do you need to establish paternity?
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 6 months ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Nevada

Written by Greta Muirhead
Today, many grandparents are raising their grandkids. How and why you should file for guardianship in Nevada.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 6 months ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Nevada