Custody & visitation legal answers
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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 you are the only parent who will …Sponsored answer by Marshall Waller
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 they will need to adjust to a new …Sponsored answer by Dawn K. Gull
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 custody” has a specific meaning under the law. A …Sponsored answer by Sherri L. Krueger
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 interest of the child. It may have …Sponsored answer by Jacquelyn Conlon
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 both fact-dependent and …Sponsored answer by J. W. Carney, Jr.
How Is Child Custody Determined In Colorado?
Since 1999, Colorado has used the term “parental responsibilities” instead of custody for determining which parent will make the major life …Sponsored answer by Stuart Skok
How Do You Establish A Common Law Marriage In Colorado?
A common law marriage and a traditional marriage are created differently, but they are treated the same in the Centennial State. Colorado is one of a …Sponsored answer by Stuart Skok
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 your children. Without a court order …Sponsored answer by Jeffery M. Leving
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 only be made by a judge. This is …Sponsored answer by Jeffery M. Leving
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 children. Additionally, Illinois …Sponsored answer by Jeffery M. Leving
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 determined by the divorcing spouses …Sponsored answer by Samuel (Sam) Siemon
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. Unfortunately, when the marriage ends and a …Sponsored answer by Louise T. Truax
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