Child neglect is a very serious form of abuse that presents itself in the lives of many children in the United States. Unfortunately, if you find yourself in the midst of a custody case, you may feel as if you must protect your child from child neglect. Perhaps one parent is neglecting a child, which… Continue reading →
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Types of Child Abuse You May Find in Your Custody Case
When you are involved in a custody case and child abuse is at the center of it all, you may have many concerns about your child’s safety. There are many types of child abuse that we will discuss with you today to give you a better understanding of what you may witness in your case… Continue reading →
What Are Some Reasons for Modifying a Custody Order?
When the courts decide custody matters, they will take many factors into consideration that revolve around the best interest of the child. However, over time many aspects of your order may change and you may wonder how you can fix this. You, as the parent, are able to request that the judge modify your custody… Continue reading →
Pros and Cons and Arrangements Relating to Joint Custody
When you have a joint custody order, your arrangements may be different from any other type of order. Parents will typically have to agree upon a physical custody schedule based on their work requirements, housing arrangements, and the children’s needs. If the parents can’t agree on a schedule that works for them, then the court… Continue reading →
How Do I Know if It’s Domestic Violence?
Did you know that a woman is assaulted or beaten in the U.S. every 9 seconds? A surprising fact is that 1 in 3 women have been physically abused by an intimate partner at some point in their lives. Many of the women who are being abused and getting a divorce will find themselves in… Continue reading →
What is the Primary Caretaker and How Are They Determined?
What happens when a mother and father divorce and both gain physical custody of their child? In some cases, the mother and father can come to an agreement together concerning what works best for their schedules. However, in many cases, these situations end up in front of a judge in family court. The courts will… Continue reading →
Custody When One Parent is Physically Ill
A few years ago, a case made the news because a young mother with Stage 4 Breast Cancer lost primary custody of her daughter and son to an estranged husband due to her diagnosis. The case became a big deal because people questioned whether or not a parent should have to lose custody of their… Continue reading →
How to Apply for Visitation Rights
If you are a non-custodial parent, you want to be able to spend time with your child, which is why visitation rights are of utmost importance. Visitation rights specifically grant you the right to take physical custody of the child for a specific, regular period of time every week or month. In many cases, two… Continue reading →
Negligence Regarding Patients with Dementia
In June of 2016 at a hospital in New Jersey, a dementia patient discharged himself and walked home to be with his wife. You may not think much of this but he was wearing nothing but an exposing medical gown and was covered in urine and feces from his venture. His wife claimed that he… Continue reading →
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