by Dennis Gac
Bitter couples battling over the possession has always been a common sight, and in the recent times when divorce statistics have gone up ten-fold, it is an even more familiar sight. A battle concerning child custody is an intensely traumatic ordeal for all the parties, including the children involved. Conflicts usually center on who shall the children stay with and how much of visiting time the other parent gets. Sadly, the latter usually becomes more like a visitor in the life of his own children. Inevitably, one parent gets to pay the price for separation by being confined to the sidelines, as a peripheral guardian figure. Over time however, the concept of child custody has undergone many changes, in the historical context, so to speak.
As with most other issues, even the concept of child custody had a patriarchal bias till about the middle of the nineteenth century. Fathers were universally regarded as the sole parent figure who could take proper care of their children. This was probably because women were yet to emerge fully into the field of being "single mothers". However, with the increasing intensity of the female emancipation movements, things took a different turn around the early years of the 2oth century. By then, mothers slowly began to be recognized as the more responsible and caring parent, as the fathers spent more and more time outside the household, working for their livelihoods. However, things took a negative turn once again.
This has a different effect as well. Soon the fathers began to protest against this maternal bias and believed that they were being unnecessarily being excluded from the lives of their own children, through no fault of their own. They wanted custody of their own children as well. They argued that it was unfair to idealize the maternal love as all powerful and all encompassing. It was generally felt that custody should not be awarded on the basis of gender, but the intrinsic attributes of an individual, like his/her sense of responsibility, duty and so on.
In the later years of the 20th century, the legislative issues of child custody underwent a change. Post -world war, there were changes in legislation in case of marriages and divorces. The conception of joint child custody arrived, that is to say, both the parents had equal rights with regard to their children's growth and development. No more was child custody solely based on gender. Two kinds of child custody emerged-one of physical custody in which the parent had the sole authority of deciding where the children would live, and; the other of legal custody, which means that the parent was to take all decisions integral to the growth and development of the child.
Now, for obvious reasons of convenience, judicial records have attached more importance to shared legal child custody over physical custody. However, it is important to realize that these matters are indicative of a general trend which has undergone a change. In matters of child custody, fathers ultimately are receiving the short end of the straw as of now. Unfortunately, women still get the lion's share when it comes to it. As a result, men are now resorting to various legal and other socio-political measures that will enable this bias to be destroyed for once and for all.
About the Author
Dennis Gac represents Father Rights Organization which helps fathers to regain their children's back into their custody. If you wish to know more about father rights just visit the website http://www.fathershelphotonline.com and more information about father rights.
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Friday, December 7, 2007
Can a Washington State Divorce Lawyer Help with Child Support Modification?
by SUSANT SAHOO
Any Washington State divorce lawyer is likely to be familiar with the law of child support modification. All divorce actions in Washington State that involve children must resolve the issue of child support at the time of entering a decree of dissolution. Therefore, Washington State divorce lawyers at least need to know about child support. However, a child support modification occurs after an initial order has been entered, and not all divorce attorneys handle modifications.
When looking for a Washington State Divorce Lawyer to handle your modification case, ask the lawyer how many modification cases he or she has appeared in. Although modification is usually less complicated than divorce, modifications have their own subtleties and complexities that come only with experience. Since Washington State family law only allows modification under certain conditions and only at certain intervals, you want to get it right the first time. Your Washington State Divorce Lawyer should have substantial experience in modification cases before you hire that person.
If you are thinking about modifying an existing child support order, you might want to contact a Washington State divorce lawyer at McKinley Irvin. Our attorneys have handled hundreds of modification cases, and are thoroughly familiar with the substantive law and its process. Furthermore, a McKinley Irvin Washington State Divorce Lawyer will advise you honestly on the strengths and weaknesses of your case, and will not try to talk you into an action that is not in your best interest. With an already established practice which enjoys the reputation and respect of the legal community, McKinley Irvin Washington State divorce lawyers only have your interest in mind.
Any Washington State divorce lawyer is likely to be familiar with the law of child support modification. All divorce actions in Washington State that involve children must resolve the issue of child support at the time of entering a decree of dissolution. Therefore, Washington State divorce lawyers at least need to know about child support. However, a child support modification occurs after an initial order has been entered, and not all divorce attorneys handle modifications.
When looking for a Washington State Divorce Lawyer to handle your modification case, ask the lawyer how many modification cases he or she has appeared in. Although modification is usually less complicated than divorce, modifications have their own subtleties and complexities that come only with experience. Since Washington State family law only allows modification under certain conditions and only at certain intervals, you want to get it right the first time. Your Washington State Divorce Lawyer should have substantial experience in modification cases before you hire that person.
If you are thinking about modifying an existing child support order, you might want to contact a Washington State divorce lawyer at McKinley Irvin. Our attorneys have handled hundreds of modification cases, and are thoroughly familiar with the substantive law and its process. Furthermore, a McKinley Irvin Washington State Divorce Lawyer will advise you honestly on the strengths and weaknesses of your case, and will not try to talk you into an action that is not in your best interest. With an already established practice which enjoys the reputation and respect of the legal community, McKinley Irvin Washington State divorce lawyers only have your interest in mind.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Child custody: while you are getting divorced
by Ami Detroja
Divorce and child custody cases are often sensitive and emotional matters. A good and sensitive attorney, who understands you and your needs, can formulate a plan to protect your rights and assets. Divorce affects you in two ways financially and emotionally. Typically, the parent who does not end up with primary custody of the children will have a faster economic recovery from divorce.
When you decide live separately, at that moment you not think about your children. How much they will get affected, by your this kind of big decision? Your children are your responsibility and you cannot ignore them. Please keep in mind that the purpose of custody legal action is supposed to be to determine the best home environment for the children. When parents engage in bitter, spiteful, aggressive litigation, they make the transition much more difficult for their children, and they also damage their ability to communicate once the litigation has ended.
If you understand your children, their needs and emotions then child custody will not be a big problem for you. But if both mother and father think that children will be happy with them, problem arises at the big level. At that time, they require good legal advisor who help them.
Most of child custody lawyer suggest that information gathering is the heart of the child custody. You can obtain the information from a variety of sources like school reports, previous assessments, and medical reports and often includes a review of court records pertaining to the current action, criminal reference checks on parents and at times new partners and Children's Aid Society reports.
In addition to the gathering of reports, required interviews of the parents and the children in various combinations are taken by the assessor. Where a parent has a new partner, spouse or girl/boy-friend, they will likely be included in the interview process. They can include other family friends, employers, colleagues, teachers, professionals and extended family members if deemed necessary by the assessor.
After completion of the information gathering and all, assessor prepares a detailed report that sets out recommendations for parenting arrangements to meet the best interests of the child. The recommendations specify a parenting plan that can include who has primary responsibility for making decisions affecting the child's life, living/care and school arrangements and may also include recommendations for parents and/or child to address gaps or concerns related to parenting abilities.
The process ends with a disclosure meeting with parents to review the report; it may include parent's lawyers also. They make sure that the information on which they are giving the child custody, are correct and both parents and lawyers understand the report and recommendations.
Even after a long discussion, I think that it will be better if parents try to solve this problem out of the court. By this process children really get hurt. It is my personal advice that keeps away your children from your personal problems.
Divorce and child custody cases are often sensitive and emotional matters. A good and sensitive attorney, who understands you and your needs, can formulate a plan to protect your rights and assets. Divorce affects you in two ways financially and emotionally. Typically, the parent who does not end up with primary custody of the children will have a faster economic recovery from divorce.
When you decide live separately, at that moment you not think about your children. How much they will get affected, by your this kind of big decision? Your children are your responsibility and you cannot ignore them. Please keep in mind that the purpose of custody legal action is supposed to be to determine the best home environment for the children. When parents engage in bitter, spiteful, aggressive litigation, they make the transition much more difficult for their children, and they also damage their ability to communicate once the litigation has ended.
If you understand your children, their needs and emotions then child custody will not be a big problem for you. But if both mother and father think that children will be happy with them, problem arises at the big level. At that time, they require good legal advisor who help them.
Most of child custody lawyer suggest that information gathering is the heart of the child custody. You can obtain the information from a variety of sources like school reports, previous assessments, and medical reports and often includes a review of court records pertaining to the current action, criminal reference checks on parents and at times new partners and Children's Aid Society reports.
In addition to the gathering of reports, required interviews of the parents and the children in various combinations are taken by the assessor. Where a parent has a new partner, spouse or girl/boy-friend, they will likely be included in the interview process. They can include other family friends, employers, colleagues, teachers, professionals and extended family members if deemed necessary by the assessor.
After completion of the information gathering and all, assessor prepares a detailed report that sets out recommendations for parenting arrangements to meet the best interests of the child. The recommendations specify a parenting plan that can include who has primary responsibility for making decisions affecting the child's life, living/care and school arrangements and may also include recommendations for parents and/or child to address gaps or concerns related to parenting abilities.
The process ends with a disclosure meeting with parents to review the report; it may include parent's lawyers also. They make sure that the information on which they are giving the child custody, are correct and both parents and lawyers understand the report and recommendations.
Even after a long discussion, I think that it will be better if parents try to solve this problem out of the court. By this process children really get hurt. It is my personal advice that keeps away your children from your personal problems.
Monday, September 3, 2007
Children And Divorce - Protecting Custodial Rights
by Ivan Cuxeva Jr
Protecting your custodial rights during divorce starts early on--at the very decision to separate. Actions you take in the beginning could significantly impact who has the majority custodial rights and who controls assets like the home in the end.
In The Beginning
First and foremost, protect your child's well-being by remaining as civil as possible and not pitting your kids against your spouse. From the very first inkling of a separation, factor your children's welfare into every decision. Always be as amicable as possible, consider the consequences of your actions, and take your lawyer's advice before moving on an issue.
Particularly if you expect trouble, you should do your best to
- Stay in the house--difficult to be sure if your spouse remains in residence, however, moving out could cause you to forfeit custodial rights if for no other reason than maintaining continuity. - Consider a time-sharing arrangement--half the week at home for you, half for your spouse; this way, no one forfeits rights to residence. - Restrict children from leaving the state--discuss the need for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) with your lawyer; a TRO will prevent your spouse from moving the children to an out-of-state location which will complicate divorce and custody proceedings. - Do not allow your children to move from your home--make it clear that your spouse may leave and arrangements can be made, but the children should stay in the home. - Retain legal representation--before any custody and support decisions are agreed to; do not sign anything without consulting an attorney.
During Divorce And Beyond
Protect your kids by minimizing trauma and putting their needs first; this helps you, too, because it shows you to be a responsible parent with your children's best interests in mind.
- Do not display bitterness and anger toward your spouse - Do not criticize spouse before children; display respectful disagreement only when appropriate - Maintain a healthy, positive personal attitude as much as possible - Share visitation--both parents are important to the children - Reminisce about the good times and encourage your children to do so - Never let your kids feel they are responsible - Don't put kids in the middle and don't force sides - Maintain as much continuity in the kids' lives as possible - Communicate openly with your spouse and agree to continuity of care and behavior management
Remember that your children are not your investigators, and should not be relied upon as informational resources. As questions arise, be open, honest, simple, and direct. By being a loving, fair, and honest parent, you will not alienate your children, and you will not jeopardize your custodial rights to your children. For the rest, rely on your trusted legal counsel to lead you.
About the Author
LaneAndAssociates and West Palm Beach divorce attorneys provide more details about divorce procedures. Learn how a Palm Beach County divorce lawyer or a Florida Divorce Attorney can help you.
Protecting your custodial rights during divorce starts early on--at the very decision to separate. Actions you take in the beginning could significantly impact who has the majority custodial rights and who controls assets like the home in the end.
In The Beginning
First and foremost, protect your child's well-being by remaining as civil as possible and not pitting your kids against your spouse. From the very first inkling of a separation, factor your children's welfare into every decision. Always be as amicable as possible, consider the consequences of your actions, and take your lawyer's advice before moving on an issue.
Particularly if you expect trouble, you should do your best to
- Stay in the house--difficult to be sure if your spouse remains in residence, however, moving out could cause you to forfeit custodial rights if for no other reason than maintaining continuity. - Consider a time-sharing arrangement--half the week at home for you, half for your spouse; this way, no one forfeits rights to residence. - Restrict children from leaving the state--discuss the need for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) with your lawyer; a TRO will prevent your spouse from moving the children to an out-of-state location which will complicate divorce and custody proceedings. - Do not allow your children to move from your home--make it clear that your spouse may leave and arrangements can be made, but the children should stay in the home. - Retain legal representation--before any custody and support decisions are agreed to; do not sign anything without consulting an attorney.
During Divorce And Beyond
Protect your kids by minimizing trauma and putting their needs first; this helps you, too, because it shows you to be a responsible parent with your children's best interests in mind.
- Do not display bitterness and anger toward your spouse - Do not criticize spouse before children; display respectful disagreement only when appropriate - Maintain a healthy, positive personal attitude as much as possible - Share visitation--both parents are important to the children - Reminisce about the good times and encourage your children to do so - Never let your kids feel they are responsible - Don't put kids in the middle and don't force sides - Maintain as much continuity in the kids' lives as possible - Communicate openly with your spouse and agree to continuity of care and behavior management
Remember that your children are not your investigators, and should not be relied upon as informational resources. As questions arise, be open, honest, simple, and direct. By being a loving, fair, and honest parent, you will not alienate your children, and you will not jeopardize your custodial rights to your children. For the rest, rely on your trusted legal counsel to lead you.
About the Author
LaneAndAssociates and West Palm Beach divorce attorneys provide more details about divorce procedures. Learn how a Palm Beach County divorce lawyer or a Florida Divorce Attorney can help you.
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Divorce: Get Help From St. Louis Child Custody Lawyer (II)
by Low Jeremy
Most of the grandparents are seeking for child custody or sometimes can only be a temporary custody if they see that the parents are not able to handle their responsibilities to the child. In some state, the grandparents are given limited rights when it comes to child custody but if they are considered the guardians by the court, they can keep the child after the divorce process has been finalized. If the child custody has been granted to the grandparents, the parents can request to end the guardianship granted to the grandparents and take back the child custody if they have strictly complied with all the rules and requirements for such.
Child custody issues have been arising and St. Louis child custody lawyer is the only way to give good solutions to give every child a good life with guardians. St. Louis child custody lawyer makes sure that all the kids are in good hands and treated properly by their parents or grandparents. They also make sure that they are given the right to be educated by going to a good school and be given their basic necessities. St. Louis child custody lawyer makes sure that their choice as to who gets the child custody is a fair and wise decision so as not to ruin the lives of the children.
Children should be given all their rights so that they can have a good life and bring it as they grow old. Considering the parent's status, liability is one good basis if they can support their children. A parent who wishes to have child custody should be financially equipped so that he can provide the child with all the necessary things that the child needs for his growth. If you have experienced this kind of problem, you might as well consult the St. Louis child custody lawyer to have fair decision in this kind of issue. If your child matter the most, you need to show the St. Louis child custody lawyer that you are worthy of having your child.
About the AuthorThis content is provided by Low Jeremy. It may be used only in its entirety with all links included. For more information on child custody & where to find one in your state, please visit http://child-custody.articlekeep.com
Most of the grandparents are seeking for child custody or sometimes can only be a temporary custody if they see that the parents are not able to handle their responsibilities to the child. In some state, the grandparents are given limited rights when it comes to child custody but if they are considered the guardians by the court, they can keep the child after the divorce process has been finalized. If the child custody has been granted to the grandparents, the parents can request to end the guardianship granted to the grandparents and take back the child custody if they have strictly complied with all the rules and requirements for such.
Child custody issues have been arising and St. Louis child custody lawyer is the only way to give good solutions to give every child a good life with guardians. St. Louis child custody lawyer makes sure that all the kids are in good hands and treated properly by their parents or grandparents. They also make sure that they are given the right to be educated by going to a good school and be given their basic necessities. St. Louis child custody lawyer makes sure that their choice as to who gets the child custody is a fair and wise decision so as not to ruin the lives of the children.
Children should be given all their rights so that they can have a good life and bring it as they grow old. Considering the parent's status, liability is one good basis if they can support their children. A parent who wishes to have child custody should be financially equipped so that he can provide the child with all the necessary things that the child needs for his growth. If you have experienced this kind of problem, you might as well consult the St. Louis child custody lawyer to have fair decision in this kind of issue. If your child matter the most, you need to show the St. Louis child custody lawyer that you are worthy of having your child.
About the AuthorThis content is provided by Low Jeremy. It may be used only in its entirety with all links included. For more information on child custody & where to find one in your state, please visit http://child-custody.articlekeep.com
Friday, February 2, 2007
Divorce? Get Help From St. Louis Child Custody Lawyer (I)
by Low Jeremy
When parents get divorced, child custody is one of the issues that are discussed after the divorce is fixed. This is emotionally charged and is hard to figure out. St. Louis child custody lawyer can be a good help to child custody issues. This is a hotly disputed matter, which is quite hard to settle because it involves great decision and responsibility.
The child's future is also measured in this issue. The law decides as to which parent or guardian keeps the child but this goes through a lot of process and keen observation. When parents have finalized their divorce, a St. Louis child custody lawyer can be a good help to decide whether who keeps the child or if not, they fix a schedule which is the considered an agreement.
The parents are given their responsibilities to the child and they sometimes divide the responsibilities. If you have filed a case, a St. Louis child custody lawyer will often fix visitation schedules and also relocation issues because St. Louis is a place with plenty individuals. Sometimes, the St. Louis child custody lawyer due to work purposes considers cross-country. In some of the custody cases, the grandparents are also given the rights to claim a child.
About the AuthorThis content is provided by Low Jeremy. It may be used only in its entirety with all links included. For more information on child custody & where to find one in your state, please visit http://child-custody.articlekeep.com
to be continued
When parents get divorced, child custody is one of the issues that are discussed after the divorce is fixed. This is emotionally charged and is hard to figure out. St. Louis child custody lawyer can be a good help to child custody issues. This is a hotly disputed matter, which is quite hard to settle because it involves great decision and responsibility.
The child's future is also measured in this issue. The law decides as to which parent or guardian keeps the child but this goes through a lot of process and keen observation. When parents have finalized their divorce, a St. Louis child custody lawyer can be a good help to decide whether who keeps the child or if not, they fix a schedule which is the considered an agreement.
The parents are given their responsibilities to the child and they sometimes divide the responsibilities. If you have filed a case, a St. Louis child custody lawyer will often fix visitation schedules and also relocation issues because St. Louis is a place with plenty individuals. Sometimes, the St. Louis child custody lawyer due to work purposes considers cross-country. In some of the custody cases, the grandparents are also given the rights to claim a child.
About the AuthorThis content is provided by Low Jeremy. It may be used only in its entirety with all links included. For more information on child custody & where to find one in your state, please visit http://child-custody.articlekeep.com
to be continued
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