Child Support: DNA is 100% Voluntary!

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Child Support: DNA is 100% Voluntary!

Amen Osiris proves that giving DNA for child support is 100% voluntary and consensual and can only forced in a criminal case not civil child support cases!

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

The Best Interests of the Child: Factors a Judge May Consider in Deciding Custody

Although the “tender years” doctrine has long been officially out of fashion, some judges still believe that younger children should live with their mothers, especially if the mother has been the primary caregiver. check to learn more.

Divorce: Child Custody and Religion

When courts are asked to answer the question of what religion a child should follow after a separation or divorce, they often balance two competing interests, the best interests of the child, and the rights of the parents. check to learn more.

Most "Non-Custodial" Parents Can Still be Significantly Involved in their Children's Lives

Parents are often devastated to find out that their former significant other is seeking sole physical custody, as if that phrase automatically means that there is an intent to preclude one parent from the child's life. check to learn more.

Legal Custody Defined

Legal custody is the authority that parents have to make decisions for and about their children. This includes decisions about education, medical care, religion, extracurricular activities, etc. You need to include information about how you and the other parent will share or divide legal custody in your parenting plan. check to learn more.

How to Win Back Custody of Your Children

If the court has placed any stipulations on your ability to recover custody, go ahead and take steps toward completing those demands, rather than arguing over their validity. Fast, thorough compliance will reflect favorably on you in front of the court. check to learn more.