Stay Calm When Determining Child Custody

My name is Linda, and I have been involved in a brutal child custody fight for the past three years. I know that it probably won't end for another ten years when my youngest child is 18. I hope that I can save others from some of the pain I have been through by pointing out some common mistakes people make when trying to determine a custody arrangement for their children. I hope that you will stop and take a deep breath before you discuss custody arrangements with your children's other parents, and I hope that you will seek negotiation help if you need it. Your kids are worth it.

2023

When Should You Hire a Child Custody Attorney During a Divorce?

16 October 2023

Navigating child custody issues can be overwhelming, and it's easy to become lost in the legal jargon and emotional turmoil. However, it's crucial to prioritize the well-being of your children and ensure that their best interests are represented throughout the divorce process. Here is when it's necessary to hire a child custody attorney during a divorce. High-conflict divorce situation If you are going through a high-conflict divorce characterized by disputes over child custody or visitation rights, it may be essential to hire a child custody attorney.
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Benefits Of Taking Your Divorce To Court

13 July 2023

Many extol the virtues of settling divorce issues outside the courtroom, which are many. However, divorcing in court also has its merits. Below are the benefits of letting the court decide your divorce. You Don't Need Your Partner's Willingness or Presence Alternative divorce methods, such as mediation and collaboration, require your partner's willingness and presence. Your partner must be willing to come to the negotiation meetings, speak, and produce evidence.
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An Overview Of Child Virtual Visitation

2 May 2023

Child custody and visitation takes multiple forms. One of them is virtual visitation, which several states recognize. Below is an overview of virtual child visitation. What It Means Virtual visitation means visitation that takes place in the virtual world. The virtual world encompasses different technologies and media, including: Phones Computers Tablets Web cameras Online resources, such as video conferencing programs The technologies allow calling, messaging, and video conferencing so that you can visit and interact with your child from different locations.
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An Overview Of Retroactive Child Support

16 February 2023

Under normal circumstances, child support obligations start when the court signs the child support order. However, when a court issues a child support order, it might also ask you to pay child support for the expenses the child incurred before the support order. Legal professionals refer to such child support as retroactive child support. Below is an overview of retroactive child support. Reasons for Retroactive Child Support A court can order child support if it feels a child did not receive the financial support they should have received.
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