Winning your child custody battle will be a pyrrhic victory if you do not understand the different types of child custody that may be awarded.There are essentially five types of child custody that may be awarded in your child custody battle and it is clearly important to understand what is possible and to better instruct your legal advisors.1. Physical CustodyPhysical custody at it's simplest determines where the child will live on a day to day...more
If you can make it fun for your child and be patient with them they will nurture a positive attitude to reading which will benefit them greatly.I hope you have found these ideas useful and you enjoy teaching your child to read.How To Improve Your Child's Reading Using Phonetics By: Brian Armitage About the Author Brian enjoys writing articles about many different subjects. Come and visit his latest website over at...more
A joint custody, or shared custody agreement, is when split parents decide to take joint responsibility for the raising of their children. There is joint physical custody, where the child will alternate between physical homes, and joint legal custody, where the child may live with only one parent permanently, but where both parents will make decisions about their care. Many parents choose a joint custody agreement as it gives the child access to both parents and avoids any appearance of animosity between the two.It is important in a joint custody arrangement to show an effort of co-operation with your ex-spouse, as it will affect the child more if they see their parents fighting all the time. It is only fair to devise a balanced schedule between both parties.Your child is not something you can use against your ex. You must remember that this is tough on them too, regardless of how you feel about your partner, and so for the benefit of your child, a brave face is essential.Outlining the exact stipulations of the agreement is an important move, as it eradicates any possibility of crossed wires or confusion. If possible, work with you ex to settle on a clear and acceptable arrangement...more
Child custody courts used to bestow mothers sole custody of their children, and give visitation rights to the fathers.In modern times, it is encouraged that fathers become more involved and more prominent in their children's lives. Psychologists have informed law makers on the advantages of fathers having active roles in their children's...more
When a relationship breaks down and there are children involved joint custody laws and the child custody laws that will operate in your situation are sources of concern and worry for parents.Child custody laws in the United States vary from state to state although they are drafted within similar overarching principles. Joint custody is a favored...more
There are essentially 2 types of joint custody when it comes to the care of children in a failed relationship.1) Joint Legal CustodyThis involves both parents making the important decisions in the child's life, even though one of the parents may have sole physical custody.2) Joint Physical CustodyThis involves the child living with each parent in turn according to an agreed schedule.The schedule will be decided upon by the court if the parents can not agree and the paramount issue and influencing factor is always what is best for the child.Custody cases can be very troubling and traumatic for all concerned and can run for years. The emotional and financial costs can be very high and that is why agreement should be reached as to the custodial arrangements for the child if at all possible.If this does not happen then the court will impose it's judgment.There is a strong presumption of joint custody in about 35 states in the U.S. but this does not mean that joint custody will necessarily follow. The court will look at both parents parenting skills and look for substance abuse issues and anything else which may render the parent an unsuitable parent for sole or joint physical...more
Joint physical custody means the child has two abodes and physically lives with both parents.Joint legal custody is another option, where the child lives with one parent, but together both parents make important decisions regarding the child, such as...more
Tip 1One of the most crucial decisions you will make is your choice of lawyer.You'll be working incredibly close with this person on a case that is very important and very delicate, so be as picky and as choosy as you like. Don't just settle for the...more
When a relationship breaks down and there are children involved there will often be a custody battle over many issues to do with the child/children. Many fathers are concerned, understandably, about what this means for them..Fathers visitations...more
The first issue that concerns dads is the fear and apprehension that they will automatically lose custody of their child to their mum.However this is not always the case, although it does occur in the majority of cases, and the primary concern of the...more
Some judges believe that a child should always be with its mother and this is even more common when the child is a girl or preteen.If you do not fight hard for gaining custody, there is a great chance that you could be downgraded to only seeing your...more
Child support or maintenance is the term used for the ongoing payment for the financial care and support of children, in a marriage or relationship which has ended.This maintenance is based on the idea that both parents, whether custodial or not, are...more