Child Custody and Visitation Articles

• The Best Interests of the Child Standard and Grandparent Visitation
  If you are a grandparent and do not get along with your grandchild’s parents, do you have a right to see your grandchild even if the parents do not … More
• Modifying a Visitation Order
  There are two major types of child custody. The first is legal custody, which involves the ability to make decisions about the rearing of a child. This can … More
• Mom, Dad, Steve and Amy: How much visitation can little Johnny take?
  A divorce is always contentious when a couple has to split property they acquired together.  It becomes even more contentious when children are involved.  … More
• Can Parental Rights be Terminated When a Parent is Incarcerated?
  When can a parent’s rights over their child be terminated by the state?  The government may not take a child away from a parent simply because they do not … More
• How do I decide if I need a lawyer in a custody case?
  Although hiring a good lawyer can be quite expensive, it is money well spent when it comes to child custody cases. A child custody battle usually occurs when … More
• Custody Evaluations
  It is not uncommon for divorced or separated parents to disagree over which parent should have custody of their children. When parents are fighting over custody … More
• What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
  A guardian ad litem is appointed by a court in order to represent the best interests of the child. Either parent can request that a guardian ad litem be … More
• What Factors Does the Judge Consider When He or She Makes a Decision About Child Custody?
  In most states, the usual standard that judges use in deciding child custody is the “best interests of the child”. Depending on the state you’re in, … More
• What if My Child Doesn't Want to Visit with His or Her Other Parent?
  It’s time for your nine-year-old child’s weekend visit with your ex, and, as usual, she’s dragging her feet. “I don’t want to … More
• Do I Have to Pay Child Support if I Don't Get to See My Children?
  It hardly seems fair to pay your child support on time, week after week, month after month, only to have your ex-husband or ex-wife prevent you from seeing your … More