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Children and Divorce
This category covers questions concerning the emotional effects of divorce on children, as well as the best way for parents to make the divorce easier on the kids. It also covers different family problems children and parents face when dealing with the divorce of parents, and how to deal with them.
379 Questions
Not without permission of the court.
Can you take your child to therapy?
If you are the non-custodial parent you need to be in agreement with the custodial parent about this.
What can you do to go and stay with your mom?
you can get an emancipation from your father - im asuming that your parents are divorced and that you want to live with your mother?
Another View: Going under the same assumption as the first answerer - If the court has awarded custody of you to your dad, unless you are of the legal age of emancipation in your state, it is very unlikely that you can overturn the courts custody order. The only option might be if both your mom and your dad agreed on the change of custody, or if it could be proven that your welfare would be best served by a change of custody.
Yes, unless it's addressed in the order. Life goes on and parents need to adapt--no one parents the same, but there's the silver lining of having another person in your child's life to help nurture them as they grow. That said, if you personally observe poor behavior, you need to take it up with the other parent. Children will test this and their view of events may not match the true events. For young children, behavior when they return to you--not in the first few hours returning home--will be a tell tale. Still, the more positive you are, the better it is for all.
During a divorce can you have another man living with you and your soon to be ex-husbands children?
It is not correct ,as the divorce has not yet come true. Once it does then all things are sorted out with both of them , then only should your man enter the house. The children to are having problems.
NO ONE, including parents, has a right to abuse, neglect or mistreat a child EVER! Contact the Michigan Child Protective Services, toll free at 1-800-842-4357. If you believe you are in physical danger, call the local police department or 911 immediately. You WILL NOT "get in trouble", police officers are there to help you. Contacting the authorities is the first step that you need to take. After you are in a safe place, it will be decided if you should be placed in the care of another family member. National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-392-3738, Youth Crisis Services Hotline 1-800-448-4463, Youth Emergency Services Hotline 1-800-899-5437. * If your being abused in any way you should tell some1 you trust! * IN ADDITION to the National Abuse Hotline, many, if not all states have agencies to call. Look in the phone book; each state calls it something different...In Connecticut it's DCF Department of Children and Families; other states it may be CPS Child Protective Services or CYS Children and Youth Services, and others. Contact your state agency IMMEDIATELY, explain what is happening and they should open a file on you and your family and investigate the situation. Before the file is closed, they have to come to a conclusion of what to do. With the shortage of Foster Homes, agencies are generally in favor of having the child live with a responsible relative if they agree that the child should be removed from their abusive environment. NO ON EVER HAS THE RIGHT TO ABUSE YOU. YOU NEED TO REPORT IT AND GET HELP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Many abusive parents try and make you believe it is your fault and you are "bad". THAT IS NOT TRUE--THERE IS "NO EXCUSE FOR ABUSE". BE STONG and BEST WISHES TO YOU. * You must tell a trusted adult of the abuse and ask for their help. This is a battle that no one wins because the court system will have to be involved. I am sorry for this child, that a adult whom is supposed to love and nuture them has treated them this way, unfortunately not all people are meant to have children or deserve them. There is not book on how to be a parent but we as humans are supposed to make safe and proper choices for the children we bring into the world. If this child cannot find a trusted adult within the family, then they must for their own safety get either their school involved, guidance counselor, or go to the courts directly themselves. good luck to them and God bless.
How can you prevent prevent parent alienation?
Educate yourself as much as possible. Educate your ex and his/her as much as possible about how harmful these behaviors are to children. Sometimes, specially during acrimonious divorce or separation, parents forget to put their kids first, and may confuse what they want or need with what is best for their children. Not to many people want to harm their children, which is why educating them and making them and their family and friends of the damages of Parental Alienation on children is so important.
What factors are considered in a case involving child custody?
The reality is that generally, mothers are favored for primary physical custody. The reason is the other reality that mothers provide more nurturing care and are generally the primary caregivers for young children. That doesn't mean that fathers don't get custody because many do. If the parties are presently in the process of divorce an experienced attorney is essential because the case will need to be carefully prepared and experience in the particular court where the hearing will be held is extremely valuable.
The judge must have convincing evidence that father having custody is in the best interest of the children. The court will consider the father's role in child rearing prior to the divorce action. Who provided the most day-to-day care? Who accompanied the children to doctor's and dentist's visits? Who went to teacher conferences, school plays and sports events? Who assisted the children to dress for school and prepare their homework? Who will care for the children while the father is at work? If the father has legitimate concerns that the mother is incapable of caring for the children properly he needs evidence that will convince the court. However, the motive should be honest concern for the children and not avoiding child support or a desire to hurt or control the children's mother. The lawyer will review the situation and explain the options.
Many men take an active role in raising their children. If the father was the primary caregiver then he should definitely be considered for custody since caregiving should be one of the the main qualifications for awarding custody along with health, safety and stability.
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That is up to a court to decide. The father cannot take that action on his own. He need to petition for full custody. However, if the child has been in a stable and loving home, and well cared for, the court is not likely to terminate the mother's custody at this terrible time unless it can be proven the child is endangered or being neglected.
That is up to a court to decide. The father cannot take that action on his own. He need to petition for full custody. However, if the child has been in a stable and loving home, and well cared for, the court is not likely to terminate the mother's custody at this terrible time unless it can be proven the child is endangered or being neglected.
That is up to a court to decide. The father cannot take that action on his own. He need to petition for full custody. However, if the child has been in a stable and loving home, and well cared for, the court is not likely to terminate the mother's custody at this terrible time unless it can be proven the child is endangered or being neglected.
That is up to a court to decide. The father cannot take that action on his own. He need to petition for full custody. However, if the child has been in a stable and loving home, and well cared for, the court is not likely to terminate the mother's custody at this terrible time unless it can be proven the child is endangered or being neglected.
This will depend on many factors. If you already have a court order, then you will want to have it changed, in addition, it will depend on why the non-custodial parent has not contacted the child, and even the age of the child.
It sounds like the parent was setting up the kids for some serious feelings of guilt. "If I hadn't been friends with..." Instead, the adulterer needs to let the kids know that they were not at fault. The adulterer didn't trip on the carpet and accidentally have intercourse with someone, there were plenty of steps along the way and plenty of chances to stop. Don't put it on the kids, don't make them carry the burden and don't let them grow up in life believing that you have no control over what goes on between your legs. Adults are supposed to be capable of making intelligent decisions. That's what we should do, wouldn't you agree? * If you are referring to whether or not the parent who is accused of committing adultery would still be eligible for receiving custody of minor children born of the marriage, yes he or she would.
If the child is over 18, the parents no longer have a legal responsibility, unless there is a court order, to provide support.
no, child support is based on the income of both parties. Where is the disabled parent going to get the extra money. If he gets SSI disablity the children will be entitled to a check as well. If he works in addition to disability income you may get more, however, the Court isn't going to take more than 40% of his earnings, and less if he has other minor children to support, or significant medical needs. But for the grace of god go we!
Who has legal right over the child the mother or father?
The answer depends on many factors including the laws in your jurisdiction and marital status. Generally:
- If married both parents have equal parental rights over the child.
- In the case of a divorce, if the parents cannot agree on a custody arrangement the court will issue a custody order based on physical and legal custody and visitation orders.
- If the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody until the father can establish his paternity legally. Once he has established his paternity he can petition for custody and visitations.
Yes. See information at the related link.
Is it illegal to call the father of my child's employer to salary verification?
Most likely, his employer will not give you that information. However, your State's child support agency can subpoena it.
What affects do divorce have on 9 and 11 year old children?
How divorce affects children depends on a few different factors. First, how do the parents interact? Do they contstantly fight and argue in front of the kids? Do they remain polite or even friendly? This can have a great impact on a child in either case.
Also, how the child perceives their own role in the divorce is important. Some children believe that their parents got divorced because of something they did or didn't do. This is almost never the case, and even when it is the opinion of one parent that a child is to blame - then that adult has issues to deal with because no child can cause adults to act in a way they don't want.
There are situations where kids look to break up a parent and a step-parent for example. That would be a case where kids may contribute, but even then the adults remain the responsible parties and are responsible for their own behaviors.
Age 9 to 11 are tough ages because the kids are old enough to understand much of what is going on but they don't often understand the underlying reasons. So unless parents are accessable to their children during these difficult times, the children are left to make assumptions or guess what is expected of them.
One thing that should never happen is for one, or both parents to ask a child to take sides or to spy on one parent and report back to the other. This is a terrible position to place children and it should never happen. Unfortunatley though it does happen. In those instances the kids involved may wish to confide in their grandparents how they are feeling so that they have someone to talk with about their feelings. Parents invovled in divorce are often so wrapped up in their own feelings and problems that the kids are often neglected in one way or another.
The best thing is for the parents to agree to make sure that the kids are impacted least and that each parent agrees not to involve them in the adult situations that may arise. Divorce is sad for everyone involved, but the kids are the most vulnerable and have to least amount of power so they are often victims of their parents inability to cope.
Anger is often the result when a person gets hurt emotionally. When they learn to express themselves when they are hurt, they are less likely to allow their emotions to escalate to anger. This is true of children also. Kids get hurt in the process and if they don't have a means to express their feelings then they try to hold those feelings in and they end up being expressed at the wrong time. Often when we are angry and we don't know why it is because we are experiencing the emotions that we haven't expressed yet. This is often what the adults are going through during a divorce. Expressing our emotions to those people we care about is an important part of daily life and the better we become at this the easier it becomes to settle differences and avoid problems.
The man on the birth certificate.
Get help thru soial service, child protection whatever it's called where you live.If she isn't caring for herself then she isn't caring for her unborn baby. Please don't think you can't do something! There are no laws that say a mother must adjust her lifestyle to protect her unborn. However, when the child is born if he/she is found to be suffering from malnutrition, FAS, a chemical addiction, or other malady, the mother could face neglect and/or endangerment charges. The infant would be removed from the custody of the mother and CPS would be notified. The outcome of the investigation would decide what if any action would be taken. A grandparent(s) can petition the court for custody of the child after he/she has been born, not before.
Can a family of 5 live in a 2 bedroom apartment in GA?
yes family of 5 can make use of 2 bedroom apartment,the mother and father will make use of 1 room while the children make use of the other 1
How can you get a parenting agreement enforced?
Through the family court that has jurisdiction over the case.
Are you legally able to refuse to be served divorce papers in Michigan?
You can refuse to be served. Refusing to accept divorce documents will not stop a divorce. Your spouse can get a divorce whether you cooperate or not. It may take a little longer. If you continue to ignore the proceeding your spouse can eventually obtain a divorce in your absence and your interests will not be represented.
You can refuse to be served. Refusing to accept divorce documents will not stop a divorce. Your spouse can get a divorce whether you cooperate or not. It may take a little longer. If you continue to ignore the proceeding your spouse can eventually obtain a divorce in your absence and your interests will not be represented.
You can refuse to be served. Refusing to accept divorce documents will not stop a divorce. Your spouse can get a divorce whether you cooperate or not. It may take a little longer. If you continue to ignore the proceeding your spouse can eventually obtain a divorce in your absence and your interests will not be represented.
You can refuse to be served. Refusing to accept divorce documents will not stop a divorce. Your spouse can get a divorce whether you cooperate or not. It may take a little longer. If you continue to ignore the proceeding your spouse can eventually obtain a divorce in your absence and your interests will not be represented.
custody should be with both parents so there should be no problem
Do you have a court order saying you have visitation? Are you the biological father? If so then YES. Go back to court and file for custody.
The custody issue should have been addressed in the divorce proceeding. You cannot reopen that case immediately since the court will be reviewing the same evidence. Generally, you need to wait until there is a significant change in circumstances. You should consult with the attorney who represented you in the divorce.
