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Written by Peter William Mogren
Parents have the responsibility to make decisions and perform other parental functions necessary for the care and growth of their minor children. In Washington, a Parenting Plan contains a provision for decision making authority. Posted 5 months ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Washington 
Written by Lori I Barkus
While unmarried parents have many of the same rights they would have if they were married, enforcing these rights is more difficult, especially if paternity has not been established. The following are a few examples of things that mom and dad should take into consideration: 1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 4 months ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Florida 
Written by Stann William Givens
It is tempting to say bad things to your children about your divorcing spouse. Posted 29 days ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Florida 
Written by Michael J. Helfand
Establishing paternity gives a father the right to seek custody and visitation. It can also create a responsibility to pay child support. Here are the ways in which paternity is established in Illinois. Posted 4 months ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Illinois 
Written by Richard Forrest Gould-Saltman
The things you need to do to maximize your success as a parent with custodial time, and the chances that a court will expand your custodial time in the future 9 of 9 users found this helpful. Posted 2 months ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: California 
Written by Andrew Sherman Bailey
Children can make their choices known, but it will not be binding on the judge. It is one of many factors the judge will consider when determining what is in the best interests of the children. The age of the child is not a factor the judge will consider when making a custody determination. Posted about 1 month ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Arkansas 
Written by Diana Michelle Tennis
An important law from the last couple of years that a lot of people do not know about is Statute 61.13001. This law states that no parent can move a child more than 50 miles from their current residence unless that puts the child within 50 miles of the other parent. Posted about 1 month ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Florida 
Written by Avvo Staff
Back child support is unpaid child support. Courts offer several options for parents to collect the overdue debt. 10 of 17 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Child Support. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
Child support laws are the state rules that govern the collection and distribution of money paid from a non-custodial parent to the custodial parent for child-related expenses. 3 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Child Support. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
Accusations of child abuse are charges of sexual, physical, or psychological abuse, or neglect of a child by a parent or caregiver that causes harm to a child’s health, welfare, or safety. 2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Child Abuse. Jurisdiction: Washington 
Written by Michael Anthony Turek
Parents of minor children or disabled adult children in California are required to pay child support. The amount is calculated by a computer formula, based on the income levels of both parents and the amount of time each parent has custody of the child. 3 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Child Support. Jurisdiction: California
Written by Avvo Staff
State laws differ regarding assets and debts accumulated during the other types of separation. For legal separations, and to protect your assets during any separation, you should see a divorce attorney. 8 of 11 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation.
Written by Avvo Staff
If you are divorcing and your children won't be living with you, get an experienced attorney to help you secure your visitation rights. 5 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago.
Written by Avvo Staff
The process of choosing a potential guardian for your children may not be easy, but the peace of mind that comes from it will make the effort worthwhile. 4 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Guardianship.
Written by Avvo Staff
Carefully review IRS rules about dependents before claiming dependents on your tax return. According to IRS rules, a dependent must be either a qualifying child or other relative. 5 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Tax.
Written by Avvo Staff
A separation agreement is a legally binding contract between a husband and wife that resolves all issues when a couple legally separates, including property division, child custody, child support and alimony. 10 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
Relative adoption is generally a simpler process than adopting a nonrelative, but it’s important to consider the impact on family relationships when looking to adopt a relative. 3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Adoption.
Written by Avvo Staff
When a divorce is finalized both parties are legally bound by all decisions, whether agreed to between the divorcing parties, through mediation, or in court. 3 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation.
Written by Avvo Staff
If you are splitting up with your spouse, know your rights. A legal separation would officially settle questions about assets and ongoing financial, custody, and child support issues. 3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago.
Written by Avvo Staff
A divorce settlement is the final legal agreement between the husband and wife that documents the terms and conditions of the divorce. 4 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Federal |
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