Child Custody
Child Support Common Questions
How to begin the application process? If as a parent you are acquiring public assistance from the government such as food Stamps and/or Medicaid, you are automatically referred to the Child Support Enforcement Division. In order to obtain support it is required to collaborate with the efforts of the CSED. If you fail to reply […]
Read MoreHonesty Is The Best Policy During Custody Proceedings
Throughout custody hearings, (especially highly contested hearings) it is imperative for you to keep in mind that your actions or in-actions are being noticed by the courts and all those involved in the custody hearing. Never assume that something you may have done in your past, (even if you think no one knows about) will […]
Read MoreChild Custody Myth No. 1: Parents Should Insulate Their Children From Their Divorce
Meeting children’s needs during divorce is one of the most difficult challenges a parent can encounter. Awash in emotional turmoil and financial anxieties, divorcing parents are hardly at their best precisely when their children need them the most. It can’t get much worse than that, right? Unfortunately, it can. A number of popular misconceptions about […]
Read MoreRequesting Changes to a Child Support Agreement
Once the court has mandated a child support agreement, is it written in stone or can it be changed if the cost of living goes up or if circumstances change? Fortunately for parents, it is possible to change the court order in certain cases. Cost of Living Adjustments The clearest type of change is for […]
Read MoreWhat Does A Custody Evaluator Do?
The more time a custody evaluator has to do his or her investigation, the more he or she will find out. Time and money constraints can influence how thorough the evaluation will be. If the services are low cost or free, they may not be as thorough or efficient as you had hoped. If your […]
Read MoreChild Custody: Do We Have To Have An Evaluator?
Courts don’t like to make child custody orders. No matter how they rule, one member of the couple is going to be unhappy. To most parents, the thought of not seeing their kids on a daily basis is a cause for grief. Courts, too are conscious that they could make a terribly wrong decision. A […]
Read MoreChild Custody: I Am The Best Parent, How Do I Convince The Judge?
In making a custody award, the judge is usually choosing between two good people. Both parents genuinely love their child, and want to do what is best for him. They each want to make sure the child has enough to eat, decent clothing to wear, adequate medical care, and a good education. How each parent […]
Read MoreChild Custody Evaluator: You Won’t Get Points For Bad Mouthing Your Ex
Of course, the best thing you and your ex can do is settle your child custody issue between yourselves. To do this, you must be honest with each other. You also should have a sense of where your kids are emotionally, and what the strengths and weaknesses of each family member are. It is hard […]
Read MoreDon’t Be One Of Many: Make Your Custody Evaluator Proud – 5 Tips
Humans have many more similarities than differences. Doctors learn to operate successfully because if you’ve seen one human body, you’ve pretty much seen them all. If you’re a cop, you become familiar with the sights and sounds of certain crimes, such as manufacturing meth. Your custody evaluator, too has seen and heard the same things […]
Read MoreCustodial Rights of Children in the UAE
When custody disputes arise between parents non-UAE nationals resident in the UAE, whether married to a UAE or non-UAE citizen, may file custody cases in the UAE. The applicable law in relation to the children matters in the UAE is Federal Law No. 28 of the year 2005 regarding the Personal Statuses Law (articles 142-158). […]
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