Child Custody

Child Custody Factor #10: The demonstrated knowledge, capacity, and disposition of each parent to be informed of the circumstances of the minor child, including but not limited to, the child's friends, teachers, medical care providers, daily activities, and favorite...

Child Custody Factor #9: The reasonable preference of the child, if the court deems the child to be of sufficient intelligence, understanding, and experience to express a preference.Although a mature child's wishes may be considered by the court in a divorce,...

Child Custody Factor #8: The home, school, and community record of the child. When children go through their parent's divorce or separation, it is often life changing and can be traumatic. In order to protect children, family court judges often strive to maintain...

Child Custody Factor #7. The mental and physical health of the parents.In child custody cases where one parent may have a mental health concern, you can request a psychological evaluation of the parent. It is important to clearly define the reason for the referral in...

Children are always a parent's top priority, and that concern outlasts a marriage that is irretrievably broken. It is a simple truth that occurs to any parent in a situation endangering a child's welfare. Nothing is more important than a child's safety.Single and...

This 20 part series tracks what Judges consider in child custody cases.Factor #6: The moral fitness of parents.Check the other parent's traffic record to see if he or she has a history of excessive driving, running red lights, etc. In the event that the other parent...

It's a biological impossibility but legally it's doable in Florida: A child can have three parents. A recent case in California is an excellent example of this kind of family structure. A 16-year-old who -- calls her parents Dad, Mom and Mama -- was born to two...

This 20 part series tracks what Judges consider when making child custody determinations to help parents effectively present their case.Factor #5: The geographic viability of the visitation schedule, with special attention paid to the needs of school-age children and...

This 20 part series tracks what Judges consider when making child custody determinations to help parents focus on what is relevant to effectively present their child custody case.Factor #4: The length of time the child has lived in a stable, satisfactory environment...

This 20 part series tracks what Judges consider when making child custody determinations to help parents focus on what is relevant to effectively present their divorce, paternity or modification case.Factor #3: Judges need to consider the demonstrated capacity and...