Neither support nor custody is ever etched in stone. These orders are always modifiable through the court.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
California Child Custody and Visitation FAQ's
1) Can I get joint custody of my children?California has a "joint custody" law that encourages judges to award joint "legal custody" to parents. This means that both parents have a right to make decisions concerning their children, such as education, medical treatment and religious training.
The court also has the power to award "physical custody" to one or both parents.
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Monday, November 29, 2010
Collaborative Law FAQ's
The following article is from the Australian Blog, Two Homes.Nice to see collaborative family law as a method of resolving divorce and family law cases is taking root "down under."
What Is Collaborative Family Law?
Collaborative family law is a new approach to dealing with separationand divorce issues that doesn't involve the courts. If you adopt thisprocess you and your respective lawyers formally agree (i.e. sign awritten agreement) to work together to find a mutually acceptable andfair solution to your financial and child related issues - withoutinvolving the courts.
This approach is based on a team effort. You, your former partner, yourlawyers and other professionals where required work together to resolvewhatever is in dispute e.g. child support, division of assets orparenting of the children.
If your lawyers are unable to get you and your former partner to reachan agreement and you want to take the matter to court, they must resignfrom the case and you will need to hire new lawyers.
What Are The Advantages Of Collaborative Family Law?
- Promotes co-operation between you and your former partner
- You both have legal advisors at every stage of the process
- Clients are often encouraged to bring in different experts whereappropriate such as child specialists, counsellors, accountants andfinancial advisers
- Generally saves you time and money
- You are guaranteed that your lawyers will do their best to reach a fair agreement and try to keep you out of court
- Litigation can never be threatened
- Likely to produce an agreement that meets both your own needs
Mediation involves a neutral third person (a mediator) that facilitatesdiscussion between you and your former partner and does not give legaladvice.
In a collaborative process there are 4 people involved in all meetings:
- You
- Your former partner
- Your lawyer
- Your former partner's lawyer
- You, your former partner and both collaborative lawyers work as a team versus 'opposing parties'
- You, your spouse and both collaborative lawyers sign a contract agreeing not to go to court
- The Collaborative Family Law Process uses informal discussions and conferences to settle all issues
- Collaborative Divorce offers separating couples an inter-disciplinary way of dealing with separation and divorce
- Offers a dispute resolution model that provides a structure for both emotional support and legal guidance
In a collaborative approach:
- Both parties agree to stay out of court
- The emphasis is on creating solutions that address the needs and values of the whole family
- The main goal is to reach a fair, equitable and comprehensive settlement of all issues outside of a court room
Child Support 101: Questions and Answers for New Jersey Parents
Generally, child support is calculated by applying a formula that takesinto consideration various factors, including but not limited to thefamily?s income and the amount of time each parent spends...
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
Jurisdiction in Multistate Custody Cases: The Difference Between Winning and Losing
By Christian M. Lapham, Esquire
Imagine that you are seeking custody of your minor child.
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
Q&A: I?m an english major on my way to obtaing my teaching cred. would a minor in child and adolescent be useful?
Question by timlover: I’m an english major on my way to obtaing my teaching cred. would a minor in child and adolescent be useful?
would it be a waste of time to have a minor in child and adolescent development? since im an english major who is going to obtain my credential to teach middle school. Would the minor in that category be useful to me in the classroom?
Best answer:
Answer by Shelby
you would be dealing with adolences so i would think that it could only make you a better teachers and how to deal with your students and…
Q&A: How much do you think parenting and environment affects the outcome of a person?
Question by luckytacs: How much do you think parenting and environment affects the outcome of a person?
Basically, nature vs. nurture. Like, do you think a psychopath is born or made? Do you think some of the world’s finest could have turned out to be serial killers if they’d had a different upbringing?
Also, what kind of parenting do you think constitutes “good parenting” or “bad parenting?”
The person with the most thorough and well thought out answer will get the 10 points.
Kat: “mental illness” covers a whole range of illnesses, some of which are genetic,…
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Q&A: What kind of career can you get with an early child development degree?
Question by Brittfacee: What kind of career can you get with an early child development degree?
Im thinking about going to college and taking child development courses, i was jsut wondering what kind of career i would be looking forward to? All i know is i want to work with children, i love children. Im not too picky, was just wondering.
Best answer:
Answer by Ann
I suggest that you take an aptitude test. An aptitude test assesses your skills and your interests and matches you to the careers that are right for you.
What do you think? Answer below!
Q&A: How important is preschool for my sonn to be 5 yr old daughter ?
Question by Melissa H: How important is preschool for my sonn to be 5 yr old daughter ?
How important is preschool for a child "" She already knows alot for her age but im debating big time on rather we should put her in preschool or not !! The main thing is the cost which is around 100 dollars a month ! Thanks for the help
I mean soon
the only school where I live is called st marks and its now a charter school! they do not offer pre-k
her b-day is in december you…
Friday, November 12, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Relocation
Re cases in Pennsylvania are generally difficult cases to resolve out of court, especially if the distance that one parent is moving to is more than several hours away. Historically, a parent who wanted to relocate with a child or children had to ask the Court for permission.
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Should I Go Back to College -- Financial Aid for Single Mothers?
Is it possible to get a good degree online? Where to get information about going back to school? How much money does it cost?
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