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Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights?
It Depends;
Over the last several decades, many grandparents have been denied visitation rights after divorce. In response, grandparents have joined together to get laws passed giving grandparents the right to petition for visitation in the case of divorce or parental death.
One by one, these laws were adopted in various forms, until all states had [...]
Win Your Divorce – 5 Tips
5 Tips to win your Divorce:
1.File a Legal Separation or Divorce Action as Soon as Possible.
This is a stumbling block for many litigants. Living separate or apart is often not enough you have to clearly untangle finances in what is marital and non marital. While every state has different rules and ways of sorting these [...]
How to Win Visitation Rights
Visitation is a right to Fathers and Mother even granparents, but it’s a right that can be removed also. Many people attempt to face the courts without any Legal Aid. The laws that exist are there to protect you, the problem is who can interpet them? When dealing with the courts you need proper Forms [...]
First Steps to Take for Grandparent Visitation
First Steps to Gain Visitation
The Best Starting point is to meet with an attorney who is experienced in child custody cases. The lawyer will help guide you through the legal process and will assist you in getting together what you need to make your case.
Sometimes a mediator is used to help families work through visitation [...]
Can I Go To Jail For Not Paying Child Support?
Yes. You may be placed in jail for up to six months for not paying child support. The legal basis for placing you in jail is “contempt of court.” Contempt of court is a legal term that means you are not following a court order. You may also be fined up to $600 for each [...]
3 Points to Consider About Visitation Rights Of A Father
1. One of the first things to understand about visitation is the court ruling itself. Often it is where your minimum rights of visitation will be spelled out, including any particular conditions relating to when you may begin a visit and when the visit is to end. Depending on what you cultivate with your former spouse, you may [...]
How To Find A Qualified Attorney
Hire a lawyer who knows custody and who you can afford.
If there is one thing I have learned in the past 40 years of business, it’s you should never be your own lawyer. We should realize that court rules are complex, state specific, and filled with pitfalls for the unwary. Then there is the laws of custody.
An good [...]
Divorce Laws: Making A Clean Break Easy
Divorce is a painful and extremely difficult process. Knowing how divorce laws function and understanding the court’s role in a divorce can help to make this transition smoother and easier however.
Divorce laws govern the dissolution of a marriage. Every country has its own laws regarding divorce and, in fact, divorce laws can vary from state [...]
California Easy Divorce
Jean Mahserjian asked: People ask whether a California “Easy Divorce” is possible. Sure it is – when both parties will work together to expedite the process. A California “Easy Divorce” will not be completed when the husband or the wife wants to dispute any of the issues. Just like other states, California has set rules [...]
How do I go about getting child custody transferred?
WhiteRye asked: My ex is having my child and we decided it would be best if we didn’t get married. We discussed what we’re going to do and we decided that it would be best if I had custody of our child since I have a good paying job and I could give her everything [...]