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Child Custody

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Divorce Lawyer Search Ready, Set, Go!
By: Child Custody Coach® With literally thousands of licensed attorneys practicing in your area and numerous Yellow Page advertisements, phone book listings, and directories seeking your business, how does one come to choose the right divorce attorney? Certainly, finding the right divorce attorney can be a time-consuming and exhausting task, but it does not need to be if you know where to start and how to plan your search. Your search for the right divorce attorney can be simplified through the following 3 actions.(1) Be ready to set aside a reasonable financial budget... Read more...
Divorce Lawyer Qualifications You Set the Bar
By: Child Custody Coach® Assuming that you have several prospective divorce lawyers in mind to handle your divorce or custody case, you must investigate the qualifications of each attorney. Before investigating the qualifications of each attorney, you would be wise to set the bar on the minimum qualifications that are acceptable to you. An attorney's qualifications in the following 5 areas will help you in your investigation.(1) Percentage of practice devoted to family law(2) Years of experience(3) Certified specialist(4) Law school and education(5) MembershipsPercentage of practice devoted to family lawAn attorney's percentage... Read more...
Divorce Lawyer Characteristics 5 Traits to Consider
The characteristics of a divorce lawyer are important to consider when seeking legal representation. Whether your divorce is highly contested or if you are close to settling all or most of the major issues pertaining to your divorce such as child custody and visitation, division of property, and support, the following characteristics of a prospective divorce lawyer should be considered.(1) Proactive(2) Willingness to negotiate(3) Assertive(4) Approachable(5) Problem solverProactiveProactive divorce lawyers often keep the opposing party on the defensive. Rather than reacting to the opposing counsels requests, a proactive attorney will... Read more...
Divorce Lawyer Communication How to Enhance Your Communication with Your Attorney
There are several ways in which you can communicate with your divorce lawyer, but some methods may be more effective than others. When a marriage dissolves there are several important topics that need to be discussed and sorted out such as child custody and visitation, division of property, and support. Communicating effectively with your attorney about such issues will help your lawyer properly gather the information he/she needs to put your case together and can reduce your attorney fees at the same time.In-PersonMeeting with your attorney in-person when there is... Read more...
Attorney Client Agreements Understanding Your Attorney-Client Retainer Agreement
By: Child Custody Coach® You're in the attorney's office and you are about to sign a retainer agreement and enter into an agreement with the attorney, but do you really have a clear understanding of your agreement? Before you enter into any sort of an agreement with the attorney, you would be wise to consider the following points.(1) Read the attorney-client agreement(2) Purpose of the agreement(3) Financial terms of the agreementRead the attorney-client agreementAs trivial as it may sound, it is imperative that you read the entire contract or attorney-client... Read more...
Divorce Lawyer Costs 4 Costly Mistakes to Avoid
By: Child Custody Coach® The overall cost of your divorce can be impacted by several behaviors you may be able to control. When a marriage dissolves there are several important topics that need to be addressed and sorted out such as child custody and visitation, division of property, and support. Recognizing the following 4 behaviors and how to manage them ahead of time may be able to help your divorce lawyer properly gather the information he/she needs to put your case together and can reduce your divorce costs at the... Read more...
Child Custody Basics Rights, Residency, and Relationship
By: Child Custody Coach® Child custody is a legal term that is often used by the family courts to describe the rights and responsibilities of divorced parents and their minor children, the residency or placement of the children, and the relationship and/or amount of contact the children have with each parent. When divorced parents are unable to agree on such issues, the family courts are often left with the difficult task of determining the best custodial arrangement of the children and parenting plan for the parents. The more parents understand... Read more...
Move Away Cases Move Away Madness in Child Custody Proceedings
When a custodial parent in a child custody proceeding requests a move away order from the court allowing him/her to move away a significant distance such that it would interfere with the noncustodial parent's visitation and his/her contact with the children, this is commonly referred to as a move away case. A move away case is one of the most difficult cases for the family courts to hear because the request by the custodial parent to move away with his/her children often has a negative impact on the amount of... Read more...
Divorce and Child Custody What is a 730 Evaluation?
By: Child Custody Coach® In California, a 730 evaluation can be described as an in-depth study and analysis of a family, their children, and the relationships within the family in the context of a child custody and/or visitation dispute. A 730 evaluation is also known as a child custody evaluation or child custody investigation. 730 evaluations are specific to California in that the number "730" refers to the California Evidence Code Section 730 under which it is ordered.In legal terms, California Evidence Code Section 730 states:"When it appears to the... Read more...
Can Custodial Parent Take A Child Out of State?
The domicile or residence of the child may not be moved from the state without the prior approval of the judge who awarded custody. If the custodial parent moves the domicile of the minor child out of the state against the wishes of the non-custodial parent and without the permission of the court, then the court may sanction orders of contempt. An order to permit a removal from the state is often required before a move can occur especially in contested move-away cases. The move-away order may be entered either... Read more...
Battered Mothers and Child Custody
The abuse of women and battered mothers is a sad and often familiar topic in the current world. Witnessing a physical assault on their mother and growing up in such an environment can have a devastating impact on the growing minds of children. According to a research conducted by American Judges Association, 75 percent of child custody cases that go through intense battle between the parents involve history of domestic abuse. And interestingly, the men who perpetrate domestic violence on the mothers often contest for the custody of the child.... Read more...
Non Custodial Mothers Seeking Custody, Family Law
According to the US census report, there are around 3 million women in the country who do not have eligibility to be the primary custodian of their child. These women have to bear the brunt of the society, apart from paying for the child support, having a minimal relation with their children and having their visitation denied. A large number of these mothers are have the perfect attitude and mental stability to take care of their children in the best possible way.In the early twentieth century, it was mandatory to... Read more...
Domestic Violence Plus Child Custody
Becoming a witness of domestic violence and growing up in such a volatile and disturbing family environment can have a dreadful impact on the psychological development of a child. Hence, the issue of child custody in situations involving domestic violence is quite important. According to recent reports from the US Department of Justice, women of American Indian origin are subjected to domestic violence at a far higher rate than the national average.The US Department of Justice gives great importance towards protecting the rights of children who are experiencing domestic violence.... Read more...
Child Custody Parents vs. Grandparents
In 2000, the United States Supreme Court made a landmark decision regarding the visitation rights of grandparents, according to which, it is the fundamental liberty of the parents to decide about their child's custody. It includes the freedom to decide when and with whom can minor children spend their time and this is also applicable to grandparents.While listening to the petition filed by grandparents for visitation rights, courts always consider the decision of the custodial parent. Importance is given to the objections of the parent regarding the visitation of the... Read more...
Documentation in Child Custody Cases
One of the worst consequences of having a divorce is going through the child custody trial. In situations where parents cannot reach an agreement regarding the custody of their children, Court of Justice has to intervene to settle the dispute. Nowadays, most of the courts have been awarding the child custody rights to that parent under whom the court feels that the best interests of the child can be secured. It is no longer a prerogative of the mother to have the child custody.According to several experts, the best means... Read more...
California Child Custody Law Gay Step Parents
According to the current census reports, there are around half a million children in the US who are under care of different states and different adoptive agencies. Around 100,000 of these kids need to be adopted by prospective parents. But, only 20,000 of these children could be provided with eligible adoptive parents. Hence, for the sole purpose of finding safe, healthy and productive homes for these children and increasing the number of adoptive parents, California adoption system has adapted itself to the changing conditions. It has introduced legislation allowing even... Read more...
Child Support Arrears Fathers' Rights
One of the major issues involved in child custody cases is the child support arrears. In a number of cases, the rights of a father are given much less importance in the current judicial system. Lack of accountability regarding the payment of arrears is the main problem in many divorce cases. Any father who is attempting to challenge arrears or any mother who is trying to collect back the child's support, must submit accurate records and properly validated documents that indicate the exact support ordered and the money given.A recent... Read more...
Failure to Appear at Custody Hearing
Failure to appear at a child custody hearing would generally imply the inability of the defendant to appear before the court of justice within the stipulated time. Failure to appear before the court at the time of a child custody hearing inspite of repeated summons is a serious offense. The punishment for this offense can vary from issuance of a civil warrant for arrest, imprisonment and a huge amount of money as fine. Many a times, judges consider this as a contempt of court, resulting in dismissing the case or... Read more...
Child Custody Character Reference Letters
In order to win a child custody trial, every parent should provide adequate proof regarding his/her character, which includes behavioral aspects and mental attitude. One means to validate this point is to obtain character reference letters from persons who know the parent outside his/her office. This may include friends, relatives, teammates, fellow volunteers, or neighbors who can certify a person's personal attributes. Character reference letters are usually referred to as personal reference or personal recommendation letters.These child custody character reference letters have some subtle differences from the employment reference letter.... Read more...
Criminal Record Child Custody
Currently, around 1.5 million children have parents who have criminal backgrounds and are spending their time in prison. There are around 10 million children in the US whose parents have been convicted and imprisoned at some point. Once released from prison, these parents can major challenges pertaining to family life, which includes reuniting with their family or obtaining child custody or visitation rights with a criminal record..There are several law firms in the US that represent the rights of individuals who have been imprisoned. Many of these law agencies indicate,... Read more...
More Fathers are Getting Custody
According to the report from the US Census Bureau, the right for child custody is no longer vested with mothers. With the rise in the number of marriages culminating in divorce, there has been a significant increase in the number of single fathers. Currently there are around 2.3 single fathers in the US. The percentage of fathers to whom complete custody of the child has been awarded has increased by 15 percent compared to 1995. Today, more fathers are ready to take up the responsibility of their child at the... Read more...
Anna Nicole Smith Paternity Trial
After analyzing the results of DNA tests, Larry Birkhead has finally been judged as the father of Anna Nicole Smith's five month old daughter Dannielynn. Earlier, Dr Michael Baird, a DNA expert from Ohio, had presented his findings before the Bahamas court, authenticating the paternity of Birkhead. Anna Nicole Smith, the 39 year old former model and actress was found dead due to accidental overdose of prescription medicines in a hotel room in Florida on February 8, 2007.Dannielynn Hope was born to Anna Nicole Smith in Bahamas. Three days after... Read more...
Status Only Divorce Refinancing Real Property California
Status only divorce is granted by the court in situations where one of the parents wants to remarry. In this situation only the issue of marital status of the parents would be resolved, but all the other matters such as child custody and visitation may continue. While taking divorce, it is always important to clarify issues pertaining to mortgage loans and credit payments. It is generally best to ensure that only the partner who has the obligation to make the loan payments is the one who ends up paying. Any... Read more...
Child Support Interest California
Issues regarding settlement of child support payments are often critical during child custody trials. However, it is not uncommon for attorneys to falter while calculating child support. According to several experienced lawyers, any child support installment that remains unpaid accrues a simple interest at the rate of 10 percent per annum in California. This interest is calculated from the day the installment has been due or from the day the judgment has been entered.According to a study conducted in California, the child support arrears have steadily increased in this region.... Read more...
Child Support Interest California
Issues regarding settlement of child support payments are often critical during child custody trials. However, it is not uncommon for attorneys to falter while calculating child support. According to several experienced lawyers, any child support installment that remains unpaid accrues a simple interest at the rate of 10 percent per annum in California. This interest is calculated from the day the installment has been due or from the day the judgment has been entered.According to a study conducted in California, the child support arrears have steadily increased in this region.... Read more...
Samples of Prenuptial Agreements
The practice of making a prenuptial agreement is centuries old and dates back to ancient Egyptians and many Anglo-Americans. During early times, parents of the bride and groom completed the negotiations on behalf of the couple. But, with changing times, couples are often doing their own negotiations.Samples of prenuptial agreements should contain details regarding the name of the parties, age, employment, educational details, the date on which the agreement was made and witness details. The agreement contains detailed disclosure of individual property owned by the couple, their liabilities and their... Read more...
Child Support Calculate California
Money paid by parents in a periodical manner in order to support the living and medical expenses of their child is referred to as child support. Calculations involving child support are very complex in California. These calculations generally involve intricate algebraic formulas where several factors are taken into consideration. These include the income of the parents, tax deductions and the time the parent spends with the child. Generally, these calculations are taken into consideration whenever there is any trial involving determining support for a minor child.Generally these calculations are implemented... Read more...
Legal Visitation Rights of Grandparents
Often, minor children share a special bond with their grandparents. But during the times of divorce or death of a parent, the grandparents suddenly lose the legal right to visit or take care of their grandchildren. Such complex problem involving sentiments and deep emotions are quite common in the United States. All 50 states within the US have individual statutes and laws that permit grandparents to visit their grandchildren.Due to increased rate in divorces and children resorting to drug abuse, the role of grandparents as caretakers of their grandchildren has... Read more...
Custody Rights of Mothers
Mothers and fathers both have a prominent role to play in supporting the growth and development of their children. The basic opinion of the child and the mother is highly ignored while determining the custody of the child. Because a father earns more than a mother, it does not entitle him to get the custody of the child in the event of a divorce. This situation is changing in recent times. Child custody is being awarded to the parent keeping in view the best interests of the child.Inspite of all... Read more...
Divorce Effects and Children
With the increasing rate of number of divorces, around 50 percent of children are living with one of their parents. The proper development of the physical, mental, and emotional characteristics of a child is often thought to be best served when both of the parents are living together in an amicable environment. Parents getting separated through divorce can be a stressful experience for many children.Sometimes parents who want to get a divorce must rethink about their decision. It is better to look at the issue from the children's perspective. Many... Read more...
Los Angeles Superior Court Civil Case Summary
Baywatch star David Hasselhoff's divorce trial has been one of the most incredible and dramatic one in the recent times. 58 year old Hasselhoff and his 42 year old actress wife Pamela Bach were happily married for 16 years. This couple had filed a petition for divorce in the Los Angeles Superior Court in January, 2006. The summary of the petition is available on the court's website.Within a month of filing for a divorce, Pamela Bach filed another petition in the Los Angeles Superior Court accusing her husband of physical... Read more...
Divorce from Internet Use
In the 21st century, with the latest technological advancements, computers have become an integral part of everyday life. Apart from the enormous benefits with the use of computers and internet, there are several pitfalls and dangers that are associated with them.One of the many reasons for an increased rate of divorce among married couples has been the addiction to internet use. Millions of people around the world are dependent on the internet for their daily tasks. But when it becomes an addiction for certain people, the internet can be a... Read more...
Divorce Group Activities
Divorce is an extremely emotionally stressful experience. Apart from getting separated from the spouse, another possible loss due to divorce is of friends and extended family. During this lonely period, making friends who can understand a divorcee's feeling is a difficult job. During these situations only divorce support groups come to the rescue.Divorce support groups consist of a network of people who can provide a helping hand to each other and comprise of people who have been through or are going through a divorce. There are separate divorce groups for... Read more...
Child Support and What It Can Be Used On
Child support can be described as the financial contribution paid by the non-custodial parent every month to the custodial parent, or the caretaker or the legal guardian of the child for the purpose of support and maintenance of his child. In the current society, it becomes increasingly difficult for a single parent to take up the financial responsibility of the child. Hence, child support is an important aspect that is shared between both the parents. All the US states have individual statutes defining child support. Parents refusing to pay for... Read more...
Divorce Doctrines in Christian Denominations
According to Christianity, marriage is a decision taken by God to unite a man and a woman for their entire life in a relationship. Lord Jesus himself described marriage as a completion of his creation of a man and a woman. In passages from Genesis (1:27, 2:7-25), Christ explained that marriage is a sacred, intimate and a real relationship where a man and a woman unite into one soul. All the major Christian groups such as Baptists, Catholics, Protestants and Lutherans have a similar ideology regarding marriage. But issues such... Read more...
History of Christian Doctrine on Divorce
In the view of the Christian Church, marriage is a sacred institution that has been conceptualized by the Almighty himself. Even Jesus proclaimed that marriage is a culmination of his creation of a man and a woman. In the Bible, there are different passages regarding the issue of divorce. The doctrines in the Hebrew Scriptures or the Old Testament are present in Genesis, Leviticus and Deuteronomy. The doctrines in the Christian Scriptures or New Testament are present in Matthew, Mark and 1 Corinthians.According to many conservative Christians, the passages in... Read more...