Sometimes parents will do anything to gain custody of their kids. In some situations one parent is fighting with the other; in other instances a parent is fighting the family of the other parent for custody. But to what lengths will a parent go in a child custody...
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Child Custody and Visitation
Father accused of wife’s disappearance loses custody of kids
Courts are most concerned about the best interests of a child when it comes to custody arrangements. As we've seen in many previous posts, there are a number of different factors that can influence the terms of the child custody agreement. But there have been cases...
Sharing custody: learning how to work together for the kids
It's that time of year again when the weather gets cooler, the days get shorter, and kids are back in school. Parents who share custody of their kids may be faced once again to adjusting to a different routine, depending on the parenting plan. But even if the parents...
After several years, international custody ordeal comes to an end
In a previous post we discussed some of the international child custody issues that have arisen when one parent flees the U.S. with a child. The problem usually lies in the fact that the parent who flees is violating a custody order by preventing the other parent from...
Blog created over bitter custody battle ordered to be shut down
Going through any type of difficulty can be made more bearable if you have someone else who understands what you're going through. When going through a divorce, it is no different. Couples who find themselves in the middle of a divorce may find it helpful to discuss...
Poppy seed salad dressing leads to lawsuit regarding child custody
When it comes to determining an issue like child custody, courts typically look at what is in the best interests of the child. This often involves looking at the history of the parents, whether there has been any reports of violence or abuse, and whether the parent...
Determining child custody rights for nontraditional families
Over the years, there has been a shift in how the traditional "American family" has been perceived. Along with this shift, a number of considerations also arise when a couple chooses to get a divorce or end the relationship. What happens when a nontraditional couple...
Violating a child custody order could result in criminal charges
When it comes to determining child custody, the court may decide that it is in the best interests of the children to spend equal time with both parents. In other situations, it is better for one parent to have primary custody while the other maintains visitation...
Should terminal illness be a factor in determining custody?
Courts typically look at what is in the best interests of the children when a couple is getting divorced. Child custody issues can become a big source of contention if both parents feel they are better suited to care for the children. But how does a judge decide which...
Japan under enormous pressure to change child custody laws
After bowing to years of international pressure, Japan's Cabinet has passed a resolution on to its parliament for approval to sign a 1980 Hague Convention pact. The agreement would change traditional child custody arrangements that often exclude a biological father...
