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Dealing with a divorce is never easy. In fact, the process can be downright complicated. But thanks to legal forms available on the Web, a parent can file a motion for custody without the aid of an attorney. The easy-to-use forms can be obtained online at no charge and must be filled out completely for the motion to be filed. There... more »
Fighting for child custody in family court can be a horrible, lengthy experience. Selecting the right lawyer can make the difference between full custody and holiday visitations. Increase your chances of stress-free success by learning how to choose a child custody lawyer to represent you. more »
Child custody cases are common in divorce proceedings. Seldom do both parents agree completely when it comes to issues regarding the children and who will be the custodial parent and who will just have visitation time. This is a touchy issue which can have a huge effect on many family members. If you find yourself in the unfortunate... more »
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 child's guardian and then make a ruling based on what the judge believes is in the child's best interest. more »
Custodial rights are fundamental to your relationship with your child. If you have been involved in a divorce, paternity or some other type of case involving custody issues, there is an outstanding order which details precisely what are your custodial rights. If the other parent (and party to the case) or, for that matter, some other... more »
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Child custody and guardianship are legal terms which are sometimes used to describe the legal and practical relationship between a parent and his or her child, such as the right of the parent to make decisions for the child, and the parents duty to care for the child.
Following ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in most countries, terms such as "residence" and "contact" (known as "visitation" in the United States) have superseded the concepts of "custody" and "access". Instead of a parent having "custody" of or "access" to a child, a child is now said to "reside" or have "contact" with a parent. For a discussion of the new international nomenclature, see parental responsibility.
Residence and contact issues typically arise in proceedings involving divorce (dissolution of marriage), annulment and other legal proceedings where children may be involved. In most jurisdictions the issue of which parent the child will reside with is determined in accordance with the best interests of the child standard.
Family law proceedings which involve issues of residence and contact often generate the most acrimonious disputes. While many parents cooperate when it comes to sharing their children and resort to mediation to settle a dispute, not all do. For those that engage in litigation, there seem to be few limits. Court filings quickly fill with mutual accusations by one parent against the other, including sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, brain-washing, parental alienation syndrome, sabotage, and manipulation. It is these infrequent difficult custody battles that make the news and sometimes distort the publics perceptions so that appear more prevalent than they are and the courts response appear inadequate.
Forum shopping to gain advantage occurs both between nations and where laws and practices differ between areas within a nation, The Hague Convention seeks to avoid this, also in the United States of America read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child+custody
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