Child Custody
For divorcing parents, issues of child custody are front and center.
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For divorcing parents, issues of custody are front and center. There are a lot of decisions to make: Will parents share joint custody, or will one parent have sole custody and the other visitation? Will they share decision-making, or will one parent have the final say on things like medical treatment and education? What’s the best way to divide parenting time? Find the answers here.
When courts need to make decisions about child custody and visitation, they consider what arrangement will be in the child’s best interests.
Find out how your state evaluates the best interests of the child.
What do judges look at in making decisions about child custody?
It's crucial that you figure out a schedule for the kids as soon as you can
If a child custody evaluation is part of your divorce, make sure you handle it well.
A judge will approve the name change only if it is in the child’s best interest.
A violent relationship between you and your children’s other parent will make matters more challenging.
Learn about legal and physical custody, joint and sole custody, and more.
What's the difference between legal and physical custody?
How to understand the language of child custody cases.
What circumstances lead to an award of joint custody?
How New Hampshire courts look at questions of child custody.
Different states have different rules about child custody. Look for information about your state here.
Learn about the difference between legal and physical custody in California, and what the law says about each.
Custody options in Mississippi.
Questions and answers about child custody in North Carolina.
Whether you're creating a parenting agreement cooperatively or expecting a contested custody trial, find the information you need here.
The complete guide to child custody issues.
Step by step guide to creating your own parenting agreement without resorting to court.
A must-have for divorced dads who want to have the best possible relationship with their kids and the other parent.