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Divorce Rights - Property Distribution, Child Custody & Support, Alimony and Visitation

Today, most of the young married couples who are on the course of divorce merely think that with divorce they will rid all the miseries and unevenness they are facing in life but, Alas! They are greatly mistaken. Divorce just doesn't end everything about a marriage, although it ends the legal contract between a husband and a wife but, it shatters the household that was based on that marriage. It also cannot break the relationship that the children of the marriage create merely by existing. A marriage is a legal contract, and in general in every legal contract all the parties' rights must be respected. When we talk about rights after divorce , it involves many aspects of divorce . And in United States it varies from state to state. Divorce rights principally imply each party's right at the time of divorce . There has been a significant change in divorce rights throughout the history and we still find these rights unstable today. For every divorcing couple, to bette...
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The Court Determines Child Custody

A child custody proceeding is any case involving child protection, adoption, guardianship, termination of parental rights or voluntary placement of your child. The support order will be based on the child's needs, obligor's ability to pay, custody arrangements and the child support guidelines. The Criminal Code makes it an offence to abduct a child to spite a custody order. A custody order establishes both the custody and parenting time arrangement for the children. Your child custody order is also confidential. When an unmarried mother has a child, the mother has legal custody of that child until a court says otherwise. During divorce , marriage, or annulment proceedings, the issue of child custody often becomes a matter for the court to determine. The Court must consider the following factors in every child custody decision under the law regarding the best interest of the child. The court retains the power to alter the custody arrangements until the child turns 18 or ...

What You Need to Know About Child Custody

In order to better understand child custody, this guide will educate you on the four cases of child custody which are enforced under law. Child custody can be a divisive issue for both parents, especially if it's right after a,messy divorce . It gets complicated in cases where one parent makes much more than another. It also gets complicated if the divorce is forced through the courts, as neither parent can agree to a fair deal and especially who gets custody of the child. In all cases, an experienced divorce lawyer can help. What is physical custody? Physical custody goes to whichever parent has the right for the child to live with them the majority of the time. For example, a mother historically would get physical custody, while the father would be able to get visitation rights. In other cases, both parents have the right for the son or daughter to live with them for extended periods. In some states, this is called joint physical custody. This occurs mostly when the parents ...

Understanding the Basics of Child Custody and Divorce Law - Protect Your Parental Rights!

When two adults get divorce d and there are children involved, decisions as to which spouse will gain custody of the children are always a critical - and emotionally draining - issue. Child custody and divorce laws vary from state to state, so for the sake of this article we will be focusing on Divorce Law in Georgia. If you do not live in Georgia, I recommend that you read this article to get a basic understanding of Child Custody & Divorce Law in general, and then check with an attorney in your home state to see how your state's particular laws may vary. Under Georgia Divorce Law, GA does not favor either the mother or the father. Rather, GA divorce law strives to analyze the relationship each child has with each parent, and work towards the best interest of the children. Georgia divorce and family law allows for a number of different types of child custody, including: temporary custody, sole custody, split custody, and joint custody. Temporary custody under Georgia ...

How an Attorney Can Help with Divorce and Child Custody Issues

Divorce is without a doubt a very painful process for all the parties involved and can even be more traumatic and frustrating for your kids who are suffering the discomfort of daily arguments at home. Once you have arrive at the conclusion that divorce is the healthiest and most appropriate way to solve your marital problems once and for all, the very next step is to find a good lawyer who can help you put your case together in order to bring it to court. Hiring an attorney for such cases is very important because neither one of the parties involved will agree with an arrangement where the kids are separated from them, it just doesn't happen. The fight for the kids can be quite hard because both of you have spent an equal amount of time with the children and have equal rights, however the court will decide which parent is better suited to take care of the kids, this decision is based upon many factors. It is public policy of the state that a minor should have frequent constant wi...

Finding the Right Advocate For Divorce, Child Custody, and Other Family Law Issues

It goes without saying that family is the most important aspect of our lives. When all goes well, our spouses, our children, our parents, and our siblings fill the air with love, which we breathe deeply to replenish our spirits. Just as we breathe without conscious thought, our lives fall into a comfortable routine that makes us unaware of the integral role that a loving, supportive family plays in our lives. All too often, the dawning realization that our self-concept is firmly tied to our family comes only when the bubble bursts. When, for whatever cause, we're faced with divorce , child custody battles, and in the worst instances, domestic violence or child abuse. When family matters move from unhappiness at home to a court of law, it's important to have an advocate at your side, a family law attorney who will do whatever it takes to help you create a future where you feel whole and safe. Selecting the right attorney can make what is inevitably a difficult and heart-wrenchin...

In Child Custody Cases, Do The Courts Still Favor The Mom?

Child custody cases are filling up the courthouses these days because nearly 50% of all marriages end in a divorce . But does that mean that the courts just give custody to the moms still? Not as much as they used to, but it's still a lot harder for dad to get custody of the children than the moms. It used to be a women's court, but dads are quickly gaining ground, which is great for us. This article will give you 3 simple steps you can take to help you (as the dad) in child custody cases. Keep Track Of Time Spent With Your Child Every time you hang out with your child make note of it on the calendar. Every school function you go to, mark it down on the calendar. Every bedtime story, every prayer, every soccer game, put it all on the calendar. The reason you want to log all this information is so you can show your lawyer and the courts exactly how much time you spend with your child and how important you are in his or her life. Get Affidavits From Friends and Family An affidavi...