Child Custody

Child custody describes the legal aspect of naming the guardian or custodian of a child.  A child's guardian is usually his/her parents but this custody may be transferred to another person or to only one of the parents in the event of death, divorce, abandonment or abuse of the child.  Court decisions to award custody of a child are determined by the best interests of the child.

Most contentious disputes over child custody arise out of divorce of the parents.  During marriage both parents usually enjoy joint custody over their children.  After divorce, one parent may be given legal custody with the sole rights and responsibility to determine the child's education, religious instruction, medical care and general care, upbringing and welfare.  The other parent is often given visitation rights.

If the divorced parents continue to share joint custody, they will participate equally in making the decisions for the child and will split the time in caring for and raising the child.  Joint custody is often difficult for divorced parents as differences can easily arise as well as possible inconvenient changes in the location of a parent an child.

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Mom's House, Dad's House: Making Two Homes for Your Child
by Isolina Ricci
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Customer Review: The Law Offices of Keith Dysart in Santa Cruz often recommends this book to our clients who are experiencing divorce or other family law issues where the family is going to be splitting into two homes. There are many good points on how to approach t...
 

The Co-Parenting Survival Guide: Letting Go of Conflict after a Difficult Div...
by Elizabeth Thayer Ph.D., Jeffrey Zimmerman Ph.D.
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Customer Review: I think this a book well written to appeal to parents that really want the best for their kids, but have problems getting past their own anger and agenda. It's also done in a strong, but not admonishing tone that certainly connected with me.
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Joint Custody with a Jerk: Raising a Child with an Uncooperative Ex, A Hands ...
by Julie A. Ross, Judy Corcoran
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Customer Review: If this claimed to be a primer for communication in emotionally charged situations, it would be great. If you're in a situation where neither of you really have your emotions under control, but you're open minded, and have the slightest care if the o...
 

A Moment of Weakness (Forever Faithful, Book 2)
by Karen Kingsbury
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Customer Review: Like other reviewers, I had a hard time putting "A Moment of Weakness" down. It is definitely a major page-turner. However, I will say that the plot mirrors a soap opera story I saw years ago: Boy from "nice" family falls for sweet girl from "wrong...
 

A Gift of Grace: A Novel (Kauffman Amish Bakery Series)
by Amy Clipston
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Customer Review: I enjoyed A Gift of Grace. There was some repetitive language throughout the novel, and I felt that the final conflict was unnecessary (maybe a little too much). Over all the plot was interesting and unique. The story centered around Rebecca Kauffman...
 

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• Polish Mom Wins Battle For Childaposs Custody In Lahore Father Faints In Cour...
Polish mom wins battle for child39s custody in Lahore father faints in courtAsiaOne months to get custody of her son from her ex husband. Polish lady Justyna, respondent Muhammad Khan, also a British national, and three years old child LHC hands over 3 year old to his Polish motherDaily TimesPolish woman gets son39s custodyThe News Internationalall 8 news articles raquo
• Mandatory Custody Bill Is Bad For Kids Jackson Sun
Mandatory custody bill is bad for kidsJackson SunProponents of the bill are those who have been to court in child custody disputes and have been disappointed in the outcome. Perhaps they received weekend and more raquo
• Lawmakers Continue To Debate Equal Child Custody NewsChannel5.com
Lawmakers Continue To Debate Equal Child CustodyNewsChannel5.comState lawmakers are debating a bill, that if it passes would split custody evenly between divorced parents. Lawmakers are feeling a lot of pressure about Subcommittee Asks For More Information For Equal Time Parenting BillNashville Public Radioall 2 news articles raquo
• DENNIS V. DENNIS Leagle.com
DENNIS v. DENNISLeagle.comMore specifically, a contempt action to enforce court ordered custody arrangements, including child support payments, quotis an independent proceeding that is
• D.R.S. V. L.E.K. Leagle.com
D.R.S. v. L.E.K.Leagle.comTwo weeks after the birth of the child, DRS filed a Petition to Determine Paternity, Set Shared Custody and Set Child Support. Pursuant to an agreement