This syndrome is when one parent attempts to turn the child(ren) against the other parent or to keep the child away from the other parent. Attempts to alienate the child can be done in many different ways: from moving far enough away (though legal) to make it terribly inconvenient for the parent who may not […]
Child Custody
I’ve been ordered to pay an amount of child and/or spousal support that I can’t afford…
“I’ve been ordered to pay an amount of child and/or spousal support that I can’t afford. What are my options?” If the court has ordered that you pay a specific amount, you will have to pay it unless and until your ex agrees to a different amount or the court orders a different amount after […]
Should I move out of the house? Will it affect the results of my divorce in California?
It depends. If you have children and you move out of the house, it will be very difficult for you to obtain primary physical custody of the children unless you can prove gross incompetence in parenting in the spouse that remains. Stability is the most important aspect of a child’s life and it is particularly […]
Is there a presumption for equal shared physical custody in Pennsylvania…
“Is there a presumption for equal shared physical custody in Pennsylvania and New Jersey?” A: No. Both States use the best interest of the child to determine a custody schedule. However, in practice, many Judges start with the position – Why should one parent have more or less than 50/50 custody and convince me accordingly. […]
Is there a presumption for equal shared physical custody in Pennsylvania and New Jersey?
A: No. Both States use the best interest of the child to determine a custody schedule. However, in practice, many Judges start with the position – Why should one parent have more or less than 50/50 custody and convince me accordingly. In Pennsylvania, a relatively new custody statute provides specifically for numerous factors that a […]
Do the guidelines apply to a couple who have a child but are not married?
In South Carolina visitation, custody is determined either by agreement of the parties or by a family court judge based on what is in the best interest of the child. The best interest of the child has several factors; spiritual, financial, educational, future earning potential. There are so many factors that go into determining what […]
Is there any reason a father couldn’t have primary custody of the child?
None whatsoever. You know the courts try to be gender blind. And that is becoming more and more doable over the passage of time. We have many younger family court judges who are parents that remain very active in their children’s lives, whether they are female judges or male judges. I think the family court […]
What are the rights of minor children in terms of custody in Ontario…
“What are the rights of minor children in terms of custody in Ontario if the child is very unhappy to spend time with one parent?” There is a big controversy right now with the court about how much a child should be able to speak in court, or be heard in court. In Ontario, […]
WATCH: My Wife Wants To Move The Kids From Toronto To Vancouver. Can I Stop Her?
The reason for your wife moving your children far away from you will be taken into account if she has custody but you have visitation.
My ex-wife and our two kids have moved in with her boyfriend. Do I still have to pay
“My ex-wife and our two kids have moved in with her boyfriend. Do I still have to pay alimony and child support?” You may be entitled to relief on alimony, but not on child support. Alimony is based on your ex-wife’s need for support from you. If she no longer has a need, you may […]
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