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The Importance of Father's Role in a Child's Life Fathers play an essential role in their child's upbringing, and research shows that children who have an involved father are more likely to…
When facing a child custody hearing, the unknown can feel overwhelming. Behind every question asked in court is usually a parent's deepest fear: Will I lose precious time with my child? The…
The courts are tasked with making serious decisions affecting real families, with real lives, and real problems. The more information they have to work with, the better they can protect the interests…
Winning a custody case as a father is a tough process but not impossible, not at all. For centuries, men were viewed as the family breadwinner and the child's protector so they…
Learn what a notary stamp does and doesn't do for a custody agreement, why it isn't enforceable, and how to turn it into a court order.
Seven mistakes that can hurt you in a New Jersey custody case, from lying under oath to stopping child support, and what the judge looks for.
Since violations of the stated agreements could amount to serious legal consequences, there is a need for both parents to keep copies of the agreement.
Learn what to record in a child custody journal, how to write dated, factual entries, and how courts actually use them in a custody case.
Learn what courts actually weigh for sole custody, from state shared-parenting presumptions to domestic violence and substance abuse evidence.
Learn what "full custody with visitation" means for a child, including where they live, who makes major decisions, and how state laws differ.
When it comes to parenting, each parent typically has equal rights to access their child. However, in situations where the parents separate or divorce, custody cases can ensue. In these cases, it…
Learn which factors courts weigh in best-interest custody decisions, why state lists differ, and what counts less than parents expect.
