Laws and Procedure of Child Support in Illinois
The conditions of child support in Illinois are stated in their Marriage and Dissolution Act. According to this law, court has the authority of ordering either parents or both to give their child mental, emotional and physical health needs. This is put in effect after the marriage of the parents is legally dissolved. Second condition [...]
Grandparents’ Rights for Custody in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, Grandparents have the opportunity to seek custody of a Grandchild under limited circumstances. The Pennsylvania Statute enunciated at 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 5313, sets forth the circumstances under which a Grandparent may petition for Custody of a Grandchild. A Grandparent may petition for Partial Custody and Visitation where an unmarried child has resided with [...]
Child Custody Laws
Normally, the judge deciding child custody matters will consider the parents’ wishes, the child’s wishes, the relationship of the child to his siblings or others with whom he has contact, the child’s likely adjustment to home, school, and community, and the mental and physical health of all individuals involved. The judge will also consider any [...]
Kentucky Custody Agreements and Parenting Plans – Laws in the Kentucky Revised Statutes
The Kentucky Revised Statutes contain the laws and guidelines that govern custody proceedings. Within these laws, parents can find information about joint custody, de facto guardians, and the factors that influence the best interest of the child. All of this is necessary information for a Kentucky custody agreement, and parents must learn these laws so [...]
Child Custody – What If the Custody Papers Need to Be Changed?
Your child custody and visitation order dictates the way you and your ex-spouse are going to handle all aspects of your children’s life after your separation or divorce. It contains specific directives regarding where your children are going to live, how much time they are going to spend with the non-custodial parent, and how their [...]
Parenting Plans and Custody Agreements in Tennessee – Laws and Guidelines Regulating Them
The state of Tennessee takes the issue of child custody very seriously. Title 36 of the Tennessee Code contains the laws and guidelines that govern domestic relations issues. Chapter 6 of Title 36 contains the specific information about custody and visitation. Parents living in Tennessee must be familiar with the information found in this part [...]
How Can I Obtain Custody of My Child?
Obtaining custody of your child is a complicated affair and one best left in the hands of a family law attorney. The timing, route, and cost of the proceeding depends heavily on the fact surrounding your case, where you child is located, and the laws of the state where you are bringing the legal action. [...]
Mississippi Custody and Visitation Schedules – Laws in the Code That Parents Should Know
The laws about child custody in Mississippi are found in Title 93 of the Mississippi Code. This is the domestic relations section of the law, and child custody falls in this category. Within these statutes, the state has set forth the proper procedures and rules concerning the custody and visitation schedule. Separated or divorced parents [...]