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Only Texas has that law, but with significant restrictions. In all other states, it's a case by case basis, with the Judge interpreting the maturity of the child, and their intent, but this still does not override other evidence in the child's best interest. It's just a piece of the evidence.

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Should a father ask for child support first?

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What is domiciliary custody?

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How does joint custody affect child support in Nebraska?

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Can you take your child out of school if you are not the legal guardian but you have joint custody?

Not if you do not have legal physical custody. The school would not have any right to release the child to you if the other parent has sole physical custody.Not if you do not have legal physical custody. The school would not have any right to release the child to you if the other parent has sole physical custody.Not if you do not have legal physical custody. The school would not have any right to release the child to you if the other parent has sole physical custody.Not if you do not have legal physical custody. The school would not have any right to release the child to you if the other parent has sole physical custody.


Who pays child support if parents share custody of children?

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What exactly is physical custody?

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What rights does the non custodial parent with joint custody have if refusing to give child back?

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Can a non-custodial parent claim a child if he has the child only two percent of the time?

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What is sole custody?

This entrusts the legal and physical custody of the child in only one of the parents. The parent granted Sole Custody makes all major decisions for the child without having to consult the non-custodial parent. Sole Custody is generally used in cases where the parties are unable to cooperate in making decisions for the child or in those cases where one parent is absent from the child's life.


What is shared legal custody mean?

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Does a parent who has primary physical custody have to pay child support if the child moves in with the non-custodial parent?

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Is a single parent with joint custody entitled to child support if the other parent is married and that income is much higher?

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