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What Happens at Your First Child Custody Hearing?
Learn what usually happens at a first child custody hearing: temporary orders, mediation, safety rules, and when a guardian ad litem is appointed.
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What Is a Guardian Ad Litem and What Do They Do?
Learn what a Florida guardian ad litem does, who can serve, what powers they have, and how their report affects your child's custody case.
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What Can Be Used Against You in a Child Custody Case?
Learn which texts, missed visits, unpaid support, and court-order violations can hurt you in custody court, and which carry the most weight.
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How to Prepare for a Child Custody Case
Learn how to respond to custody accusations: obey orders, handle support and CPS contact, document your parenting, and answer each claim with facts.
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How Long Does It Take for Legal Aid to Be Approved?
Legal aid timing depends on where you live and what you face. Learn how US and England and Wales applications work, and when to apply early.
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Does A Criminal Record Affect Child Custody? (what the court looks at)
To some extent, a criminal record can affect child custody outcomes. It is in the best interests of the child that the court consider the nature of criminal records that may have…
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How to Write a Witness Statement for Family Court
Step-by-step guide to writing a family court witness statement in England and Wales: format, exhibits, and the exact statement of truth.
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Who Can Be a Witness in A Child Custody Case?
It can be difficult to make a judgment based on the facts and evidence presented by the parties. This is where witnesses come in handy.
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How to Become a Child Custody Evaluator
Learn the degree, license, state training, and professional guidelines needed to become a child custody evaluator, plus typical pay.