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Posted on Feb 1, 2012 By April Jones Law
The most common disputes that wind up on my desk involve squabbles over custody and visitation rights: in other words; who has the children and when. Although the courts normally award joint legal ...
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Posted on Feb 1, 2012 By April Jones Law
Calling it "a year full of challenges," actress Halle Berry admitted that she was finally satisfied to be at the end of a lengthy child custody dispute with her ex-partner Gabriel Aubry. ...
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Posted on Dec 17, 2011 By April Jones Law
The 66-year-old grandmother who is under arrest after allegedly shooting her son-in-law at point-blank range outside her home in a Florida retirement community sought a restraining order against him ...
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Posted on Nov 11, 2011 By April Jones Law
There are many reasons why a grandparent may need to care for a grandchild for an extended period of time. Obtaining a court order placing the child in the grandparent’s custody provides legal ...
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Posted on Nov 11, 2011 By April Jones Law
Find Out Which Option is Best for You Prior to a court hearing, single parents should consider a less adversarial system, such as mediation or arbitration. Parents who are considering custody ...
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Posted on Nov 10, 2011 By April Jones Law
Question: Should My Child Be Able To Choose Which Parent He Wants To Live With? Q. I have two children, my son is twelve and my daughter is six. My husband and I are divorcing and my son wants to live ...
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Posted on Nov 10, 2011 By April Jones Law
Question: Who Gets Custody When Only One Parent's Name is on the Birth Certificate? I have a question about child custody. My baby's father and I never married, and I did not include his name ...
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Posted on Nov 9, 2011 By April Jones Law
Win Child Custody By Planning Ahead and Presenting the Best Case Going to your first child custody hearing can be scary, especially for parents who are unfamiliar with the child custody process. ...
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Posted on Nov 8, 2011 By April Jones Law
Grandparents can be awarded custody of their grandchild or grandchildren under certain circumstances. However, there will need to be a compelling reason for grandparents to be awarded custody if ...
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Posted on Nov 8, 2011 By April Jones Law
Mediation as a Resolution Process - Choosing Mediation in Special Education: Special Education Mediation - When parents and schools disagree on special education programs for students with learning ...
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Posted on Nov 8, 2011 By April Jones Law
Filing for child custody pro se refers to filing the papers in court yourself, without legal representation. For single parents who wish to file for child custody , or legally amend their existing ...
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Posted on Nov 6, 2011 By April Jones Law
Often, when there is a child custody order in place, or even when a custody hearing is pending, one parent may fear that the other parent will attempt to circumvent the court and remove the child ...
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Posted on Nov 2, 2011 By April Jones Law
Once upon a time there was a young married couple who had a child. For the first year of the child's life they lived as a traditional family . Mom stayed home with the baby. Dad went to work to ...
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Posted on Nov 2, 2011 By April Jones Law
Learning from other peoples' mistakes is an all-too-rare occurrence, but it occurred recently to a father in family court. This particular father is not your average, run-of-the-mill father. He is ...
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Posted on Oct 23, 2011 By April Jones Law
The eight kids who were kidnapped from a foster-care facility last week have been found in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania . All of the children -- seven boys, ages 4 to 11, and an 11-month-old girl -- are ...
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Posted on Oct 11, 2011 By April Jones Law
A new nationwide study refutes the theory that children in single-mother households are disadvantaged because they lack the presence of a father. Researchers at Ohio State University compared a sample ...
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Posted on Oct 4, 2011 By April Jones Law
It's pretty hard to be against "the best interest of the child." But think again: is it really what you want as the governing standard in third-party custody disputes? You want it to go ...
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Posted on Sep 2, 2011 By April Jones Law
Indiana initiates 4 categories for reimbursement to replace previous -- and unfair -- $25 flat rate By: The (Muncie) Star Press Most foster parents don't take on the task of raising someone ...
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Posted on Aug 27, 2011 By April Jones Law
BY BROOKE ADAMS THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE The Utah Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a Virginia father's appeal to overturn the adoption of his daughter, a child known as "Baby Emma," ...
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Posted on Aug 24, 2011 By April Jones Law
Step-parenting, although rewarding, can be tough. Here are a few tips on how to deal with some of the obstacles you might face on your journey as a step-parent . Step-parents face challenges that many ...
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Posted on Aug 23, 2011 By April Jones Law
By Jeannie Kim from Redbook Extra, extra: Even in this Internet age, kids still need books — and for you to turn the pages with them. Here's how to fit reading into your daily routine, and ...
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Posted on Aug 11, 2011 By April Jones Law
By: Lisa Lillien from Redbook Surprise your body in a good way with these delicious, filling, but low-calorie breakfasts. Hungry Girl Lisa Lillien has a new one for every weekday! Smoked salmon ...
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Posted on Aug 10, 2011 By April Jones Law
By: Heather Cocks Her twin boys have fun...in really strange ways. But finally, Heather Cocks found the magic in their madness. There's a harrowing scene in Toy Story 3 where our intrepid heroes ...
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Posted on Aug 4, 2011 By April Jones Law
By: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Communication between separated or divorced parents can be problematic. Depending on the age, health and circumstances of the child, these parents may find it necessary to ...
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Posted on Aug 3, 2011 By April Jones Law
By: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Perhaps the most contentious of all custody disputes are those involving allegations of one parent undermining the relationship of the children with the other parent. When ...
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