How to Make the Transition to Third Party Custody

How to Make the Transition to Third Party Custody

Sometimes, grandparents and other relatives have to take custody of a child in the family. This happens for so many reasons, and is more often than not, in the best interests of the child. Third party custody agreements are covered by the law and will help you step in and take action. Understanding this area of

What Do Judges Look For in Child Custody Cases?

What Do Judges Look For in Child Custody Cases?

In many child custody cases, both parents believe that the mother should have custody of the kids. However, parents don’t always agree and a judge must sometimes step in and decide on custody. The question is, what do judges look for in child custody cases? Read on to learn more about child custody cases. What Is Child

How Exactly Do Child Custody Negotiations Work?

How Exactly Do Child Custody Negotiations Work?

The divorce rate has recently hit a record low in the United States, but that doesn’t mean divorces aren’t still happening every day. Even in the most amicable of divorces, it’s difficult to figure out child custody and what’s best for the children. Sometimes, both parents will have their own idea of who their kids should

A Comprehensive Guide to Grandparent Custody

A Comprehensive Guide to Grandparent Custody

Child custody is decided based on the best interest of the child or children. If the parent or primary guardian is unfit to care for the child in question, grandparent custody may be awarded. In these cases, the grandparent must present a case that the current situation is unsafe for the child. If you are currently

5 Signs You Need to Hire a Child Custody Lawyer

5 Signs You Need to Hire a Child Custody Lawyer

There were 782,038 divorces in America during the span of a single year. While some divorces only involve spouses, many leave children stuck in the middle as well. While representing yourself is always an option, think twice before you make the choice. If you’re going through a messy divorce, you might realize you need a child custody lawyer