When divorce happens, it can be an emotionally difficult and trying time for not only the spouses, but the children of the marriage. Unless the separation goes smoothly, child custody battles can become stressful. If you are about to enter or are currently involved in...
The Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (PKPA) is an enactment that was established on December 28, 1980, under Title 28 of the United States Code § 1738A. This federal United States law was developed to meet national standards for the assertion of child custody jurisdiction. The...
Child Custody Basics Cases that concern parents as opposing parties vying for "custody" of their kids present distinct issues for one and all involved. Sentiments frequently run high, particularly if the custody case is being worked out in the midst of a divorce. Florida child custody...
Divorce and separation proceedings can often become very messy. These unfortunate legal happenings lead to the juggling and moving around of valuable assets, which can cause both parties a lot of stress. Perhaps more than any other task in the proceedings, the custody of children...
Whether you have a joint or sole custody arrangement, a time-sharing schedule is an essential component. Regardless of the particular arrangement, in most cases both parents are allotted a specific amount of time with the kids. If an arrangement is not agreed upon by the...
Custody of the kids remains one of the most common battles within divorce. The child custody agreement is an important document that lays out the amount of time that you will spend with your children now and in the future. Its implications are important and...
Any parent bound by a child support arrangement understands how draining that weekly, biweekly or monthly payment can be on the bank account. It seems really difficult to get ahead when being hit by astronomical amounts of child support. These payments are particularly problematic during...
Parenting to the fullest extent of your abilities is something every parent strives toward. Providing the best education, comfort and safe environments for your child to grow up are often the top priorities of caregivers. A stable family can help to ensure this, but, unfortunately,...
Separation and divorce can completely uproot a child’s life; changing their schedule, home and sometimes even their relationship with their parents. While a child custody agreement seeks to identify the best arrangement for the child, sometimes life happens and parents are forced to relocate and...