Child Custody Mediation In Court

If you find yourself in court over a custody or parenting time dispute, help is on the way. Each court has at least one custody mediator available, free of charge, to assist parents with their custody and parenting time...

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Joint Custody vs. Sole Custody in Illinois

When discussing a parent’s rights concerning his or her child, the terms “joint custody” and “sole custody” are often used, even though very few people have a clear understanding of their true meaning. Many people believe joint custody implies equal parenting time with the child, but this is not the case.

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Child Custody Issues

Before a divorce can be granted, the issues surrounding the custody of all of the children of the marriage must be determined.

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Joint Child Custody in Oklahoma

Does joint custody mean six months with Dad and six months with Mom?

No. There is a difference between joint legal custody and joint physical custody. Joint legal custody involves sharing decision-making with respect to children's upbringing. Joint physical custody has to do with how you share time with the children.

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Connecticut - Child Custody FAQ's

Do my children choose where they live after divorce? No. Judges do not base custody solely on a pre-teen's stated preference.

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Child Custody

There are 2 types of child custody under Mississippi law:

Physical Custody : The right to have the child reside with or be under the care and one of the parents.

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Illinois Child Custody FAQ's

Before any action is taken with respect to child custody, an attorney must be consulted about jurisdictional option and requirements. The law is intended to protect the child's best interest, and any hardships faced by the parents must give way to what is in the best interest of the child.

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New Hampshire Custody FAQ's

1. What is meant by "custody" of the child?There are two types of custody in New Hampshire--legal and physical.

Legal custody refers to the right to make all of the important decisions affecting the child's welfare such as where the child will attend school, decisions about medical treatment and whether the child will have any religious upbringing.

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New Jersey Custody and Visitation Rights, Part 1

What are the different types of custody?

Custody can be divided up into two parts, legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody means that the parent has the ability to make the major decisions about the child's health, education, safety and welfare.

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North Carolina Child Custody FAQ's

1) Who will get custody of our children? You and your spouse can decide which of you will have custody of your children. If you are unable to resolve this question, then a court will resolve the issue of custody for you.

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Oklahoma Child Custody: A Primer

I. INTRODUCTION

This article addresses the basic considerations of a child custody case. If a more in-depth approach is needed, then there is a wonderful resource now available here in Oklahoma: the Family Law Section's Practice Manual. There a practitioner will find treatises on the approximately 26 different areas of family law along with the forms.

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Parents at the Crossroads: Resolving Child Custody Disputes in Court or by Private Facilitative Mediation

Whether already living under a child custody and visitation plan, or trying to agree on a plan, parents are presented with two basic alternatives for resolving disputes: go to court, or go to private mediation.

Where there is already an order, whether temporary or part of a judgment, it typically accounts for literally every hour of each child’s time.

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Post-Divorce Stress: Changing Custody

If you have children, chances are that your divorce did not bring an end to the turmoil between you and your former spouse.

As children grow, their interests and needs change, so problems arise over changes in custody and visitation.

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Psychological Testing in Custody Cases

If you are fighting for custody of your children, chances are you have met with at least one mental health professional for an evaluation of your parenting skills and have undergone interviews and possibly psychological testing.

One of the most popular tests, the MMPI-2 or the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory was designed "to identify psychological disorders and to evaluate c

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Rotating Custody a/k/a Split Custody of Minor Children

Although Florida Statute 61.121 allows for rotating custody a/k/a split custody of minor children there is a presumption in Florida that rotating custody is not in the best interest of the child. Rotating custody involves the child(ren) living with each parent on an equal annual basis amounting to at least six (6) months total with each parent.

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The Importance of Temporary Custody in Minnesota

In cases where the issue of custody is contested, there is often an initial hearing where the Court decides issues of custody, visitation, child support, spousal maintenance, occupancy of the homestead, etc.

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The Standard for Determining Physical Custody in Minnesota

As in many areas of family law, the standard applied by the Court in making an initial award of physical custody is the so-called "best interest of the child" standard. This standard requires findings by the Court with respect to all relevant factors, including the following factors enumerated by statute.1 NO SINGLE FACTOR IS CONTROLLING:

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What's the Difference Between Physical and Legal Custody?

Physical custody is the right and responsibility to provide a child's primary residence.

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What's the Difference Between Physical and Legal Custody?

Physical custody is the right and responsibility to provide a child's primary residence.

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