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Domestic violence and child custody
Courts will consider a history of domestic violence when deciding custody and visitation. Domestic violence can contribute to significant difficulties in communication between parents and raise safety issues for either a parent, the child, or both. These factors can...
What to expect at my child custody hearing
A child custody hearing occurs if parents cannot agree on their own or through mediation. A judge oversees the custody hearing and makes the decisions after hearing all the evidence. This is a formal proceeding. So rules of evidence apply, and witnesses will be sworn...
What Is Marriage under the law?
A definitive guide to marriage and marital arrangements Getting married is a legally-binding relationship. In some cases, it might make more sense to not get married or enter into another type of marital arrangement. In this post, we’re covering the different types of...
The different types of child custody
There are many different types of child custody arrangements. However, two common types of custody are sole and joint. Sole Custody Sole legal custody occurs when only one of the parents has full responsibility for making major decisions for the child, such as medical...
What happens if child support isn’t paid?
Parents who don’t pay their mandatory child support payments are in contempt of court. The court will tally the missed payments, categorized as in arrears. This allows the court to start enforcement procedures to recover the payments. The parent who receives payments...
What documents do I need for my child custody case?
You’ll want to present information to help the judge make a decision. Typical information you’ll want to gather includes: Copies of communication and correspondence with your child’s other parent, such as texts and emails Income information, such as paystubs and tax...
What is a divorce and how does it work?
What you need to know about divorce Getting divorced is a legal process. Sometimes the divorce process is easy — like when both spouses agree, have few assets together, and no children. Other times, it can be difficult and involve lots of negotiation — especially when...
Difference Between Custody and Visitation
Visitation or parenting time lets a parent visit with their child. The court can set the specifics of the visitation, including how often visits happen, where visits take place, and if visits need to be supervised. Visitation Rights Visitation rights are not the same...
What is child custody?
Child custody is a legal term. It refers to the rights and responsibilities assigned to parents for taking care of their children following divorce or separation. These laws also can vary from state to state. The overall goal of child custody is to set the legal and...
Child Support
Child support is required in divorce. According to the law, both parents are responsible for supporting their children. Therefore, each parent should pay according to their ability. Additionally, the court can require one or both parents to pay child support — even if...