Child Custody - Strategies for Women

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Child Custody - Strategies for Women

Many people hold the opinion that women are the default beneficiary in a child custody hearing.This is not the case any longer.

Free Legal Aid provides useful information about child custody. In addition to the video here, be sure you check out other resources.

A Child's Preference in Custody Proceedings

Children are far less equipped to handle the emotional stress involved in custody disputes, so many parents try to shelter their children from these issues. This section explains when and how family law judges may take children's custodial wishes into account. check to learn more.

Parental Rights and Liability

There are many facets of parenting. Two of these are the rights that parents hold regarding the ability to see and raise their children and the responsibilities they have for supporting their children and their children’s actions. check to learn more.

Basic Elements of a Parenting Plan

Here’s a list of issues that must be addressed to form the basis of a parenting plan: Which house is identified as “home base” for the children? When will the children be with each parent during the school year?... check to learn more.

When Joint Physical Custody Works

Joint physical custody, also called shared physical custody, means that your child spends substantial time living with both parents and both parents have equal responsibility to physically care for your child. Custody refers to the physical and legal custody of your child. check to learn more.

10 Child Custody Evaluation Tips for Single Parents

Closely heed your lawyer's advice. He or she will explain the evaluation process to you and will give you specific instructions to follow. The custody evaluation process is nerve-wracking for any parent. check to learn more.