How Does The Court Decide Who Gets The Children?
At the outset, it is important to understand that “custody” is usually divided into two separate categories – legal custody and physical custody. Usually, both parents are …
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What Factors Does the Judge Consider When He or She Makes a Decision About Child Custody?
In most states, the usual standard that judges use in deciding child custody is the “best interests of the child”. Depending on the state you’re in, the factors that actually make up the “best interests of the child” standard may vary. There is typically no one factor that guides a judge’s custody decision; rather, the judge makes a child custody decision …
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Mom, Dad, Steve and Amy: How much visitation can little Johnny take?
A divorce is always contentious when a couple has to split property they acquired together. It becomes even more contentious when children are involved. When children are involved in a divorce and the parents cannot come to a decision, the court must decide what is in the best interests of the child. The courts decision about what is best comes in a custody and visitation …
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Ex Parte Order of Protective Custody
This child custody form is issued by the court with its findings on whether the child(ren) are in need of protective custody.
Petition
This child custody form is used to petition the court to take the child(ren) into protective custody.