Child Custody Law

If you have temporary relinquished guardianship of your child due to illness, homelessness or financial problems and wish to regain physical custody of your child, you will need to submit a...

To obtain custody of a non-biological child, you will need to file a custody petition with the court and attempt to obtain written consent from the child's natural parents. If you are not able to...

Representing yourself in family court during a child custody matter is a very intimidating experience. Though representing yourself is not recommended, many people simply do not have the financial...

Children under the age of 18 are reported to make up 27 percent of the homeless population in the United States. When a minor child is homeless anywhere the United States, the state government is...

Preparing a disputed child custody appeal can be a complex process. Appeals courts will not review a child custody decision unless the lower court has made a procedural or legal error. In other...

Whenever a child custody case is opened in the court system, the individual whom the case is made against is provided with the opportunity to respond and express his or her thoughts on the matter....

To apply for custody or visitation of your children, you will need to petition the court in the child's home state. After you prepare your petition and file it with the court, you will need to...

If you are planning to divorce and will not prepare a separation agreement or cannot agree on a custody arrangement with your spouse, you will need to file a temporary custody petition with the...

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...

If you are unable to get the minor's current guardian to give you full custody, you will need to obtain a court order. To do so, you must make a formal written request to the court and have your...

Since the Supreme Court decided the case of Troxell v. Granville in 2000, which restricted a grandparent's right to visitation with their grandchildren, there has been much concern about what...

The responsive declaration for child custody is a legal pleading used in California divorce proceedings. It is a document prepared and filed by the respondent in a divorce, the spouse on whom the...

To get custody or visitation rights with your child, you will need to file a petition with the court and have your case decided by a judge. The judge will hear your case and rebuttals from the...