What is the best way to get a 50/50 custody and visitation plan in family court?

There are many, many factors the judge will consider. I’ll list them. First and foremost is: distance between the parents. If the parents don’t live close enough to each other…

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Child Support: can it be awarded to a joint custodial father who lost his job, if the mother is employed?

Child Support: does a father with joint custody who lost his job have the right to claim child support, if the mother is employed? My answer applies for the State…

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Noncustodial Parents: Understanding Parent-Time

Noncustodial Parents: Understanding Parent-Time When going through a divorce, one of the most common issues is child custody. A common misperception about child custody is that it is simply who…

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I wonder which state in the U.S. has the highest rate of awarding joint physical custody of children in divorce

I wonder which state in the U.S. has the highest rate of awarding joint physical custody of children in divorce. Unfortunately, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Utah…

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