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There are numerous sub-categories of family law, which can involve marriage, divorce, de facto law, same sex relationships, property settlement, children's issues, mediation, collaborative law, and more.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoFamily law deals with issues pertaining to "family" issues:
Child custody;
Child Support;
Parental Timeshare/Visitation;
Sole Custody;
Joint Custody;
Shared Parening;
Divorce;
Support Orders (both child support and alimony);
Property Division (personal, tangible and intangible assets);
Division of Retriement Accounts;
Division of real estate Issues;
Division of Joint Property;
Determinations as to all aspects of family issues.
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∙ 11y agoChild custody is involved in abuse cases, dissolution of marriage, legal separations, custodial parent moving to another state, any type of case that involves a child where there is probable cause that the child isn't being treated right, or if the parents die and there are family members who wish to take the child rather than having the child be a ward of the state.
Custody is involved when a parent is deemed unfit and those cases custody would be granted to the other parent or some other responsible adult.
The factors used to determine that a parent is unfit are generally governed by state laws with child endangerment being the determining factor. The following include some of the reasons a parent may be declared unfit:
- physical, emotional and sexual abuse
- excessive discipline
- failure to protect the child from abuse by others
- failure to report abuse of the child
- neglect- failure to provide food, clothing, proper hygiene, necessary medical treatment, schooling
- failure to provide proper medical care
- failure to provide day to day parental care
- serious illness or disability
- mental illness
- substance abuse or addiction
- Alcoholism
- criminal activity and/or associations
- incarceration
- conduct or conditions that are seriously detrimental to the child
- abandonment
- child endangerment
- leaving the child unattended or in the care and supervision of a child or otherwise incompetent person
- a failure to provide adequate supervision
- unsafe living conditions
- a medical condition that makes it impossible for the parent to adequately care for the child
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What happens if your daughters mother doesn't bring your daughter to your child custody case?
Normally a child is not brought to court when a custody case is being heard. The judge speaks to the child separately, and usually on another day.. see my profile
Can a parent that is behind in child support get joint custody of a child whos mother already has full legal custody?
Certainly some evidence of responsibility (ie paying child support, job, time spent with the child) would help your case. Joint custody, however, is not just for the purpose of reducing child support; infact the child support you pay is nowhere near what it costs to raise a child. Consider the ramifications of your sharing custody--what is in the best interests of the child??
Does the mother have to notify child support of custody case?
Yes, if an order is issued.
How do you obtain sample letters of character references for friend in child custody case?
The best way to get sample character reference letters for a child custody case is to ask the lawyer handling the case. You can also call a family court lawyer and ask them to mail you samples.
Does a stepfather have a legal right to maintain guardianship of a stepchild if the biological parent with custody is incarcerated and the biological father wants the child back?
The stepfather would have standing to intervene into the custody case and attempt to be the primary custodian. Ultimately, the court will look at what is in the best interest of the child.
What is a petition for child custody?
It is a court form to go before a court in a case to settle who will get custody of a child.
What is an Intervener in child custody issues?
In a lawsuit, an intervenor is a third party that enters the case because he has some issues at stake. In a custody lawsuit, an intervenor would probably be a third party that has some claim of custody over the child.
What happens if the other parent does not file an opposition in a child custody case?
The parent who filed for custody is usually granted it, unless the judge feels it would be in the best interests of the child to rule otherwise.
What are some reasons that someone would need a child custody lawyer?
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.
How do you reverse child custody in parental alienation case?
You petition the court to modify the custody order.
Do you call the police if wife leaves home with a minor child in Florida?
I would call my lawyer to get custody first. As married the both of you have the right to the child. You can therefor legally leave but need custody until the big custody case takes place.
In a divorce case who would get custody of a child if one spouse is unemployed?
Custody is granted based on what is in the best interest of the child and not on financial status. This is the reason that non custodial parent are equally responsible for the financial issues concerning the child's welfare.
What court hears a child custody case?
family court
How do grandparents get custody of their grandchild if the parent disagrees and the parent put the child out and the child doesn't want to go back and live with the parent?
For the grandparents to get the custody over the parent, they have to go through a court case and prove to their case to have custody.
Who receives custody of the child when parents are unmarried and in rehabilitation for addiction?
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.
Can joint custody be awarded to grandparent when bio dad is incacerated?
It can be but there would have to be a pretty strong case for it being more benficial for the child than the mother having sole custody.
Is a child custody public knowledge?
Generally, yes, unless the case was impounded for some reason. You can visit your local child and family court and check the index under the names of the parents or the child in the case of custody via a legal guardianship.Generally, yes, unless the case was impounded for some reason. You can visit your local child and family court and check the index under the names of the parents or the child in the case of custody via a legal guardianship.Generally, yes, unless the case was impounded for some reason. You can visit your local child and family court and check the index under the names of the parents or the child in the case of custody via a legal guardianship.Generally, yes, unless the case was impounded for some reason. You can visit your local child and family court and check the index under the names of the parents or the child in the case of custody via a legal guardianship.
