Custody of a child does not hinge on a single factor. Rather, there are 16 that must be considered. That said, the practical need for stable...

If Father is only accepting custody of the child every other weekend then the Order should be Modified to reflect the current actual custodial...

A non-custodial parent is entitled to use the time allotted to them in the Custody Order. They are not required to use the entire time and can not...

I agree with Atty. Costopoulos. I would also add that it is not enough for someone to simply "not agree" with the Agreement once it is reached at...

I could not agree more with Atty. Shah. While this reflects on their character and general honesty, the most important issue in custody litigation...

Your question is a bit confusing but these are the general principles - a parent shall not plan events on the other parent's custodial time and...

I agree with Atty. Persick. It is especially important that you work with an attorney given that the mother is out of state and good service may...

There is an old saying that is very applicable to life in general and court proceedings in particular. "Decisions are made by those who show up." ...

Third parties CAN obtain custody rights. However, there are significant roadblocks if the biological parents do not consent to their involvement. ...

Generally supervised custody is appropriate when a parent has not been in the life of a child and there needs to be a period of integration or...