The law for child custody determinations varies from state to state. In most states however the standard for child custody determinations is the overall best interest of the child. There are several factors the court must consider to determine the overall best interest of the child and how child...
Jonathan Gould Ph.DJohn Wiley & Sons, Ltd.Juvenile and Family Court JournalGould, Jonathan. (1999). An interdisciplinary collaborative model for developing psycholegal questions in court ordered child custody evaluations. Juvenile and Family Court Journal 50, pp. 43-52....
In some jurisdictions, there is a waiting period after the initial custody order was issued before child custody can be modified. To change custody, you need to petition the court for a modification of the custody order. If you and your ex can reach a mutual agreement to change custody, ...
COLLABORATION BETWEEN FAMILY COURT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROFESSIONALS domestic violence and has published three special issues of Family Court Review on domestic violence. During the 1980s and 1990s, the AFCC was a prominent leader in the divorce and child custody mediation movement and a professional...
asked to express that opinion via report or testimony. This is the attorney’s decision, not the expert’s (except when the expert is appointed specifically for the court’s own use). If the opinion does not support the lawyer’s case, the expert will not be asked to report or testify...
In this article, we address common questions regarding family law, divorce, and child custody. Let’s delve into some key insights: Should I pursue an out-of-court settlement? While the viability of settling outside of court varies case by case, it’s often not the optimal choice. Before...
Child support and child custody are two separate issues. It is in the best interest of children to have a relationship with both parents (absent abuse or neglect). If your spouse is not paying child support, you will need to take them to court to resolve the matter. It...
I am a single mom of twin boys that are 5. Their father and I have been in court most of the last year in a custody battle. My boys are typically well behaved thanks to reading your books... Ages:Preschool (4-5 years) Topics:Consequences/Punishment,Discipline Methods (e.g. time-out...
3Answers | Asked inFamily Law,Tax Law,Business LawandChild SupportforFloridaonJan 3, 2025 Q:If the father of a child has his own small business (LLC), does his monthly business expenses count toward his income? Or does a certain percentage count? He pays himself very little and writes ...
My child has not been without her mother in 8 months. I don't mind if he sees her, but I would just want it to be supervised. Please I need help!Brette's Answer: Get an attorney if you can. You need to file for sole legal custody with supervised visitation. You'll need lots ...