Custody Agreement

The rules of child custody have changed over time. Once it was standard for the courts to rule in favor of the children remaining with their mother no matter what. These days, courts are ruling in favor of the best parent no matter if it is the father or mother. Each state has its own laws regarding child custody. Most states follow... more »

At least one million children witness their parents divorce every year. And, according to a 2004 report released by The Children's Fund, one in three kids is born to an unwed couple. Since courts are statistically nine times more likely to award custody to the mother, and due to other factors, many fathers find themselves feeling... more »

It's difficult enough to maintain visitation rights when you and the custodial parent live in the same town, but when you live in a different state than your children, problems with maintaining visitation are multiplied. For the sake of your children, you have to make every effort to keep contact with them and maintain your... more »

In the vast majority of cases, parents work out a custody arrangement between them without going to court. And if both parents agree, changes can be made at any time. However, if at any time one parent disputes the custody agreement, it must go before the court. Once the court becomes involved, only the court can modify the agreement.... more »

Shared custody is what happens when parents get divorced and share custody of the children. When shared custody is agreed upon, parents work out their desires to be full-time parents with the realization that the person they are divorcing deserves an equal role as a parent. While there are many types of shared custody agreements, all... more »