Child Custody Law

when to go from supervised to unsupervised

raise or lower a child support order

learn when a child is emancipated

get the court to allow you to access marital money to hire a lawyer

prevent a parent from taken your child to another country to live, custody matter

add a father's name t a child's birth certificate

become the legal guardian of a minor child

When going through a custody battle, finding the right family law attorney can be pretty time consuming and costly. While you may not be able to get around the costly part, here are a few tips...

When children are involved in a divorce, it can have emotional effects that can lead to physical effects. Decreased interest in school, lack of good family relationships or role models are all...

Even if you are a single non-married mother, your baby's father is required to pay child support on any child he is the parent of. A man can even be ordered to pay child support for a child that...

get supervised visits

Each state has different laws regarding child custody. Even if the parents of a child were not married, each parent could still have a claim for custody of a minor child. The most common universal...

Paternity testing has became something that can be completed quite easily. No matter what your circumstances there are ways to get DNA testing without a lot of obstacles. The steps in this article...

Child custody battles are the worst kind of litigation. The stakes are high. Who wants to lose their kids. And emotions run wild. Stay calm, focus on these strategy tips, and you will successfully...

Not always is a very expensive attorney required to develop a Parenting Plan in Washington. If the chid's father and mother are in good accord, then a lot of money and stress can be saved by...

How to Get Child Support. The number of absent fathers in the United States is reaching appalling levels. Despite a father’s lack of interest in being part of their children’s lives, they are...

Get Custody of Your Child in the Event of a Divorce. Child custody is a huge topic in any divorce proceeding, particularly if both parents are bent on getting custody of the children or if one...

How to Start a Divorce. Divorce is always sad, especially if children are involved. However, your happiness and safety are important, so sometimes divorce becomes necessary. Here are some steps...

With the economy in a downturn and jobs disappearing every day, it has become more difficult to keep up with child support payments. We also have more time to spend with our children. If you are...

get a warrant for non payment of child support

What can grandparents do to see their grandkids? Find out here from a family law attorney with more than 25 years of experience.

When you have to deliver papers for a court case to a respondent out of state, do not mail the documents. This will most likely not be acceptable to the court. You’ll have to have that...

One of the best situations that can arise is if the parents of the Minor Children are in agreement over such things as parenting time, amount of support, custody terms and rights of the non...

One of the most overlooked tools that A Non Custodial Parent has at their disposal is the ability to request a mediation for Friend of the Court (or your state's equivalent). There are many...

Going through a divorce can be a difficult and painful experience for families, especially when there are young children involved. Here’s how to prepare for a potential custody battle while...

A do-it yourself guide to filing for child custody or visitation in California.

Are you needing to find a lawyer who will work for free? Here are some tips on how to locate an attorney who handles pro bono cases.

As part of your child custody case, you will need to appear in family court. If you have been able to work out a custody agreement with your former spouse, you will still need to have your order...

In any divorce proceeding or child custody case in which parents are seeking shared placement of their children, it is a good idea for each parent to have a proposed parenting plan to be filed...

Family Courts appoint a Guardian ad Litem, who is an attorney, to represent the best interests of your child(ren). During legal conflicts involving families in pending divorces, post-divorce...

A child custody hearing is an emotionally charged proceeding even under the best of circumstances. While it's always best to obtain legal counsel, there are some things you can do to prepare on...

3 years ago my husband and I started this battle. I am writing this on behalf of my husband, to spread the word to good fathers out there, who deserve to have custody of thier children. As a...

“’Til death do us part” takes on a different meaning when children are involved in a marriage and divorce. You can’t just walk away from your ex (even if you move). Following is a list of...

When going through a custody battle, many people understandably let their emotions override their common sense. The steps provided below will explain how to handle a custody case properly and...

Custody battles can be daunting, and the worst experience of your life if you lose, we all know that it's a difficult situation to be in. In this article I will discuss how to file legal...

In child custody cases the most important factor is the ongoing well-being of the child. While seeking legal counsel is advised, there are some simple things you can do on your own to bolster...

Can't afford an attorney? The court systems have now made it easier for individuals to file their own child custody papers. Most Circuit Courts now have forms on their website which can easily...

Emancipation refers to the act of legally severing the ties between you and your children. While you may still biologically be the mother or father of your child, in the eyes of the law, you are...

Child custody is often hotly contested during a divorce; it refers to the act of taking physical guardianship of a child or children, most commonly during the dissolution of the marriage. Because...

seek grandparent visitation

Choose a mediator

get child support

Grandparents rights are a relatively new concept, and are still changing as we work to balance the rights of the parents to raise their children with what is in the best interest of the child....

Are you tired of finding attorneys who you feel are just not up to speed on what you need them for or you were promised? I went through 3 attorneys until I figured out the right way to search for...

Determining custody is very challenging for the court, and stressful the parents. It is important to remember that everyone has the same goal, determining what is in the best interst of the child.

file a contempt of court

change your name

file for a child support increase

move out of state with your child

collect your support