In cases of divorce, the court of jurisdiction for the divorce proceedings also determines child custody arrangements. Under the common statutory provision, if the spouses have children together while married, the parents have joint guardianship over that child and the parental rights are equal. Each parent has an equal right to the custody of the child when they separate.

Last Updated (Tuesday, 08 December 2009 02:05)

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Many people hold the opinion that women are the default beneficiary in a child custody hearing.This is not the case any longer and woman must be more prepared than ever. The latest statistics reinforce the importance of not taking it for granted.

Last Updated (Monday, 07 December 2009 15:12)

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For years, the thought of fathers winning child custody was unheard of. After all, it's a woman's court right? Well not anymore. This is the 21st century and more and more fathers are winning child custody battles in court. I won custody of my daughter 8 years ago and I'm sure with a little help you can win custody of your child too.

Last Updated (Sunday, 06 December 2009 16:37)

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Article 17 of Title 31 in the Indiana Code contains the laws and guidelines about child custody. WIthin these statutes, the state has produced legislation that guides the entire custody process. Parents involved in a custody situation would do well to become familiar with these rules and to incorporate them into their parenting plans and custody schedules. Many of the specific laws have been made with the custody and visitation in mind. These laws are in place to ensure that parents create a schedule that benefits the child and continues to provide for the care of the child. Here is an overview of the rules concerning the visitation schedule.

Last Updated (Sunday, 06 December 2009 16:31)

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The state of New York takes domestic relations issues very seriously. Chapter 14 of the New York Consolidated Laws contains the crucial laws that govern domestic issues. Under this umbrella of laws, the state has included necessary guidelines and rules about child custody. These are the laws that govern how a mother and father should make their custody and visitation schedule, and also how that schedule is accepted and enforced by the court. It is absolutely necessary that a parent involved in a custody situation learn these laws and be familiar with them. Here is an overview of the rules that impact the custody and visitation schedule.

Last Updated (Sunday, 06 December 2009 16:59)

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Can a father do anything after a custody case has been decided and he doesn't like the outcome? Is there any way he can get more time with the children after the custody order has been put in place? A father may be taken by surprise in a custody case and end up losing some of his custody rights. This doesn't have to be a permanent problem though. If he wants to make a change to the custody agreement, he can file for a child custody modification. This can help him protect his custody rights.

Last Updated (Sunday, 06 December 2009 17:02)

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Title 26 in the Washington State Revised Code outlines all of the laws and guidelines about child custody. In this section of domestic law, parents can find out needed information about parenting plans. The Washington Code requires that parents in Washington make a parenting plan, sometimes called a custody agreement, to govern their custody situation. This parenting plan must be accepted by the family court and is used until the child is an adult. Here are some suggestions from Title 26 to help Washington parents create their parenting plan and get it accepted by the court.

Last Updated (Sunday, 06 December 2009 16:37)

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