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 if My Child Doesn't Want to Visit with His or Her Other Parent?
It’s time for your nine-year-old child’s weekend visit with your ex, and, as usual, she’s dragging her feet. “I don’t want to go!“ she whines as you attempt to pack her overnight bag and push her toward the waiting car. “Why do I have to go?” she cries, tears welling up in her big blue eyes. Then there’s your …
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Custody Evaluations
It is not uncommon for divorced or separated parents to disagree over which parent should have custody of their children. When parents are fighting over custody of their children, one parent or the other may ask the judge to order a custody evaluation. The results of a custody evaluation can give the judge important information about the parents and the children, and also can make a …
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Affidavit as to Status of Minor Child
Use this form to state to the court that you know where the child(ren) in this child custody case have lived for the past 5 years and who has had …
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Order on Child Custody Mediation
The court uses this form to order that the parents participate in mediation with relation to child custody and visitation issues. (AOC-CV-630, Rev. …
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Order Approving Parenting Agreement
The court uses this form to issue an order agreeing to the parenting plan reached in mediation regarding child custody and visitation issues. …
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