Child Custody Law

Gaining sole custody of a child is one of the most emotionally excruciating and physically draining processes in the realm of family law issues. Sole custody is the complete vesting of legal and...

When a child is born to an unmarried couple, both parents have rights and obligations. An unmarried father who has established his paternity has the same rights and obligations toward his...

In Britain, the Child Custody Act of 1839 allowed divorced or separated women to ask for custody of their children under the age of seven. Prior to the Act, the father was awarded custody, no...

When married parents get a divorce in Wisconsin, they must arrange for the legal custody and physical placement of their children in the final divorce judgment. Wisconsin law is different,...

Divorces can be complicated when children are involved, and establishing parental rights is necessary. According to the California Family Code, the rights of a father and mother are considered...

The Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) is a piece of United States legislation designed to coordinate efforts and establish legal jurisdiction for states in cases of...

If your adult son or daughter will be getting a divorce soon, you may be eligible to receive custody as a grandparent. Grandparents must be aware of the stipulations of custody, in order to...

The process of legally obtaining or changing child custody can be complex and may drastically change your child's living situation including residence, school and his ability to see friends or...

Legal custody in the State of Pennsylvania and in York, Pennsylvania, means that the parent or guardian filing for legal custody becomes the primary caregiver of a minor child. Legal custody is...

When a couple has children, the law expects both parents to share in the child's care and upbringing. During a divorce, the court must decide on a parenting plan that suits the child's best...

The Uniformed Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), drafted by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniformed State Laws, governs the way Florida, and all other states...

In Florida, child custody modifications are conducted on the basis that changes need to be put into place based on the best interest of the child. Unlike other states, Florida is hesitant to make...

Like most other states, Illinois has its own set of laws governing children's rights. The state has created a special department for protecting these rights. Some laws protect children from...

The Family Law Amendment Shared Responsibility Act 2006 is legislation proposed in the Commonwealth of Australia that amends family law in the territory. The act was created to update standards...