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What Are the Most Important Facts That I Must Know About Child Custody in My Divorce?

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If you’re a parent with kids who is considering divorce, you might be looking at a series of difficult decisions, questions and discussions concerning your children and their care — with an emphasis on topics such as primary custody, joint custody and/or legal guardianship just to get the conversation started. Here are a few important […]

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What Are the Chances of a Father Getting Full Custody?

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For so long, custody for fathers meant a weekends-only possession schedule or otherwise limited parenting time. But shifting family dynamics have wrought a sea change in the outcome of custody cases. The odds of a father securing full custody are on the rise. Fathers accounted for 25 percent of custodial parents in 2022, an increase

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How Is Child Custody Decided in a Divorce?

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While divorce and child custody are often connected, there are differences you’ll want to consider if you’re about to start a case. Here is how custody is handled in a divorce. Do divorce and child custody get decided in one case? In general, parents seek divorce and child custody in a single petition. That means

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Do Mothers Always Get Custody in Divorce Cases?

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There is a widely held misconception that when parents’ divorce, the mother is entitled to custody of the children. But not really. The fact however, custody is determined using a number of variables and the sex of the parent is just one small part of the equation. As a custody lawyer, I have witnessed the

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How Does a Court Decide Which Parent Receives Custody of the Children?

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Deciding child custody and visitation can be a struggle for parents after separating from their child’s other parent. How do judges and courts decide custody and visitation rights? Each state’s laws, and the practices of their courts, vary. Refer to a child custody attorney in your state for legal advice regarding your situation. Here’s a

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Understanding Joint Custody and How It Works

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When there are children involved in a divorce or separation, one of the most significant things to consider is child custody. Joint custody is typically an option that focuses on the child’s best interest among parents facing this issue. By knowing what joint custody means and how it is implemented, parents can make decisions that

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Top Ten Things to Do When Going Through a Child Custody Battle

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You’ve probably got more questions than answers when embroiled in a custody dispute over your kids. Your head is spinning with uncertainty. Your stress levels feel sky-high. You don’t know how to navigate this messy legal conflict. Let me walk you through this step-by-step. I’ve compiled the top ten strategies to help you tackle a

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Getting Ready for Your Child Custody Case

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As parents, we’d do anything for our kids. When a nasty custody battle starts brewing after a divorce, our instinct is to fight like crazy to keep our babies close. It’s easy to understand—anyone would want the same if they were in your shoes. But those ugly disputes don’t always show us at our best.

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