It is always preferable to get legal advise when dealing with any court issues. Most attorneys offer free consultation or charge a minimal fee. If the situation is a amicable one, it's possible custody arrangements can be accomplished with the cooperation of both parties through Family Court.
The most obvious reason an individual may need to hire a child custody lawyer would be if he or she is the parent of a child who wishes to get or maintain custody during a divorce or other legal case. But child advocates who are not parents can also hire a custody attorney to act in the child's best interest - often the court mandates that this be done, depending on the laws of the jurisdiction.
A child custody lawyer must know custody law well, understand the various types of custody and how court proceedings need to be handled. They must also understand how judges make custody decisions, and frame their case in such a way that their client gets the ideal situation.
I am not in Dixon IL. I am in Flornece, KY.
Child custody lawyers are not illegal, so you've gotten bad information. You need to get in touch with a custody lawyer and have them explain the inner workings of the justice system to you.
Any lawyer can "accept" a child custody case. However, child custody cases are so specialized that you should always retain an attorney who specializes in child custody cases. In fact, for any legal problem you need to retain an attorney who specializes in that particular area of law. Lawyers do not learn all the laws in law school. They learn how to research the law that controls any particular issue. You always need to hire an attorney who is interested in and experienced in your legal issue.Any lawyer can "accept" a child custody case. However, child custody cases are so specialized that you should always retain an attorney who specializes in child custody cases. In fact, for any legal problem you need to retain an attorney who specializes in that particular area of law. Lawyers do not learn all the laws in law school. They learn how to research the law that controls any particular issue. You always need to hire an attorney who is interested in and experienced in your legal issue.Any lawyer can "accept" a child custody case. However, child custody cases are so specialized that you should always retain an attorney who specializes in child custody cases. In fact, for any legal problem you need to retain an attorney who specializes in that particular area of law. Lawyers do not learn all the laws in law school. They learn how to research the law that controls any particular issue. You always need to hire an attorney who is interested in and experienced in your legal issue.Any lawyer can "accept" a child custody case. However, child custody cases are so specialized that you should always retain an attorney who specializes in child custody cases. In fact, for any legal problem you need to retain an attorney who specializes in that particular area of law. Lawyers do not learn all the laws in law school. They learn how to research the law that controls any particular issue. You always need to hire an attorney who is interested in and experienced in your legal issue.
If you have any parental rights at all, I'm not sure that your ex can "leave" custody to someone else without your involvement. In any case, you need to talk to a lawyer.
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Yes, it is necessary to hire an attorney if you are trying to keep full custody of your child. To learn more, visit www.lawyers.findlaw.com.
You need to talk to a lawyer to hammer this out. Theoretically you can be required to pay child support but also not have visitation rights; it depends on the custody arrangement you have with the child's mother. If you don't have a custody arrangement, then the lawyer can help you set one up.
Often, a family member assumes custody of the child, either on their own (in which case they need to get legal custody ASAP) or through the State's child protection/child welfare agency.
Generally, you must file for custody in the state where the child resides. You do not have to be represented by an attorney in order to file a petition for custody. However, since you would be asking the court to take legal custody from someone else, you need to present your case in the best light. You need expert assistance.Anyone who wants to gain custody of a child should be represented by an attorney who specializes in custody issues in the jurisdiction that has jurisdiction over that child. State laws and court practices vary from state to state. You need an attorney who knows the law and who is familiar with that particular court. That attorney can review the situation and explain your rights, options, and the likelihood of your gaining custody.
"Divorce lawyers just do a simple task of getting a divorce done. One divorce lawyer would do the same task as the next so that means they do not have to be as skilled. For example of a married couple wanted a divorce they would not need to find someone with a lot of skill because its just a divorce. on the other hand a custody lawyers will need more skill because they will be fighting for custody. So for example the mom would want the child so she needs a good lawyer and the dad would need a better lawyer to keep the child. You would want a lawyer with more skill to make sure you win the custody case, for divorce, no one is winning."