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How do I decide whether to go to trial or accept a plea bargain in Massachusetts?
Deciding whether to go to trial or accept a plea bargain is tricky when you face criminal charges. The answer is …
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How Is Child Custody Determined In New Jersey?
Two different custody types – physical and legal – face every parent undergoing a potential child …
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How can a child custody arrangement be modified in Connecticut?
When a family court initially establishes child custody arrangements, it does so based upon what is in the best …
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How do I get sole custody in New York?
Dealing with divorce is a long, stressful life event, especially if children are involved. Child custody is …
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Is joint custody the same as 50-50 child custody in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, joint custody does not necessarily mean a 50-50 parenting time arrangement. “Joint …
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Can I move and maintain custody after a Pennsylvania divorce?
When a family moves, it can be difficult, especially for the children. There will be new schools and friends, and …
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How Is A Parenting Plan Determined In Colorado?
Colorado no longer uses the terms child custody and visitation. In Colorado, parenting plans spell out the …
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What makes a child custody case complex in Connecticut?
We’re in a day and age when both parents want to play active roles in the lives of their children. …
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How does a court in a Georgia divorce, modification or legitimation claim determine what is in the best interests of the child ?…?
The first thing to note is that the best interests of the child, like almost any issue in a divorce case, can be …
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How do I get a visitation order in Illinois?
Obtaining a court-ordered visitation schedule in Illinois is critically important to protect your rights to see …
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How can I modify my visitation order in Illinois?
Once you have obtained a court-ordered visitation schedule, any modifications to the arrangement should generally …
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How can I get joint custody of my child in Illinois?
In most situations, Illinois courts favor parents working out some form of joint custody arrangement with their …
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How Do I Get Custody of My Child in Pennsylvania?
There may be no divorce issue that is more important, or more emotional, than child custody.In Pennsylvania, child …
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How Is Child Custody Determined In Connecticut?
Connecticut law dictates that child custody arrangements should be determined based on what is in the best …
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Can I get sole custody of my child in California?
First, it is important to understand what sole custody is and is not. Sole custody does not necessarily mean that …
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