I pay child support voluntarily, the children's medical insurance, and buy them clothes and anything else they need. I recently found out that their father is drinking a lot, and my son has found his drugs. What chances do I have to get legal custody of my children? He won't let me...
Inside: Here’s a story from one parent about how shared custody really works. How do you cope when you don’t see your child for a week or more at a time? I have shared custody of my 5-year-old girl. This means she’s with us every other week – and with her dad and stepmo...
She is critical of the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in ensuring that each state follows the Supreme Court federal regulation and standards such as in family law code. Also mentioned are several Supreme Court cases on child custody including Rose v. Rose, Pierce v. Society of the...
Death of a Parent: The surviving parent may limit or cut off contact with the deceased parent’s extended family. Child Welfare Concerns: If there are allegations of neglect or abuse by the parents, grandparents may petition for custody or visitation. When to Seek Legal Advice Not all situatio...
The child’s U.S. citizen parent or citizen grandparent meets certain physical presence requirements in the United States or an outlying possession; The child is under 18 years of age; The child is residing outside of the United States in the legal and physical custody of the U.S. citizen...
Instead of allowing yourself to feel hurt or angry (which is a surefire way to get pulled into a power struggle), be clear and direct with your child. If they’re being mildly sassy and starting to push some boundaries, you can say, “Don’t talk to me that way, I don’...
If you’re being stalked, contact the police or get advice from organisations including the National Stalking helpline Why Would Someone Be Under Surveillance? If you are a witness to a crime or involved in any legal proceeding. If you are filing for divorce or suing for custody of your ...
My wife and I are divorcing after being married for 6 months. I believe she has undiagnosed personality and psychological disorders. She’s also 30 weeks pregnant. I would like to file for joint custody of the child. I probably won’t fight for full custody, as I know that the odds are...
The father can claim custody of the child if the mother remarries or doesn’t share the same religion as the child. Moreover, if the court decides it would be in the child’s best interest, the father can be given custody. TRAVEL BANS ...
While your parenting plan should be detailed, it also needs to be flexible. You should be willing to adjust it whenever necessary so you can respond to unforeseen events or evolving needs. A parenting plan can cover things like: Custody arrangements ...