Child Custody Secrets
Published: October 20th, 2008
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Archive for the ‘Custody’ Category
The Men’s Room 24- Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence
Published: October 9th, 2008
Original and current member of the New Hampshire Commission on the Status of Men, Mike Geanoalis has long been involved in efforts to repair the father-child connection. We talked with Mike, sometimes in heated terms, about some men’s concerns about custody and child support fairness in the courts, and the gender breakdown of domestic violence.
In The News: A quick anecdote illustrading how crucial conversations about gender are today.
Duration : 0:28:14
How I Obtained Physical Custody of My Son
Published: October 2nd, 2008
In November of 2000, I was asked to be a panel member of the new defunct talk show, “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus” then hosted by Cybill Shepherd. One of the producers of the talk show found my website, and asked me if I would like to be part of a show they were doing on child custody. I agreed and few out to Los Angeles in October of 2000 to tape the show.
During the taping of the show, I met Gloria Allred and Stuart Miller, both of whom do the “Talk Show Circuit” and are Nationally known for their views on family related issues. Gloria is lawyer who also represents a number of Hollywood stars and celebrities. Stuart is a National Lobbyist for ACFC - The American Coalition for Fathers and Children.
Duration : 0:3:59
Child Custody – Joint Custody and the Best Interest of the Child Standard
Published: October 2nd, 2008
The best interest of the child or a childs best interest is the famous mantra of the family court, which is prevalent in child custody proceedings today, yet its interpretation by the family court or judges is often arbitrary and its meaning is still obscure. Moreover, the law regarding child custody varies from state to state leaving no uniform legal position regarding what is in the best interest of the child. Some states have a preference and presumption towards joint custody while others do not. Some states are amending its law to adopt a preference and presumption for joint custody while others are amending its law to allow joint custody only when the parents agree to it.
Like most states the standard for child custody determination in California is the overall best interest of the child such that it assures the health, safety, and welfare of the child and frequent and continuing contact custody or custody to one parent and therefore leaves the parenting plan decision up to the discretion of the family court or a judge. In 1979, California adopted a presumption for joint custody, but later amended the law in 1994 to allow joint custody only when the parents agreed to it. According to the American Bar Association, other states such as Connecticut, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, Vermont, and Washington also adopted laws in favor of joint custody, but only when the parents agreed to it. Other states such as the District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Texas, have laws favoring a presumption for joint custody. In a few other states, joint custody is not specifically authorized.
Regardless of each states position for or against a presumption or preference in favor of joint custody and whether or not it has been specifically authorized, overall there appears to be a growing trend in favor of joint custody and more and more bills being introduced to adopt a presumption for joint custody being in the best interest of the child unless certain circumstances apply, such as convincing evidence that a parent is unfit or it would not be in the best interest of the child to award joint custody.
If you are involved in a child custody dispute, whether it is the initial child custody determination or a child custody modification, you would be wise to consult a family law attorney in your jurisdiction to help you learn what the law and standard for custody determinations is in your area and how it applies to your specific situation. Further you will want to learn what factors the court will consider in determining the best interest of the child so you are fully aware of your child custody rights and responsibilities.
Search For A North Carolina Child Custody Lawyer Made Easy
Published: September 30th, 2008
In North Carolina, finding a good child custody lawyer is not that easy. This is because of two reasons.
The first reason is that the best ones are usually occupied with a lot of things and cases that they do not have enough time left to take care of other cases. This may be because not every lawyer have the ability to get a good verdict when it comes to child custody. So people in North Carolina are relying on those with sufficient experience and capability to help them win their case.
The second reason is that laws in North Carolina are made by legislature. The judges only purpose is to make sure that they are followed by the letter. The rulings that are made in child custody cases have no effect on those that are made by other judges in likewise the same case.
From these reasons alone, you will know why it is that important to find and have a good lawyer represent every couple in their child custody cases if they are located in North Carolina.
If ever you are one of those living in North Carolina and is on the process of separating from your spouse, here are some things you need to consider when you are looking out for a lawyer to handle your child custody case.
1. Good lawyers come with high fees.
Since this is one of the cases that involves the happiness and well-being of your child or children, it is important that you take every action necessary to make everything work out well.
Looking for a good child custody lawyer in North Carolina does not come cheap. You will find that there are those who charge a huge amount of money on an hourly basis. That is why it is vital that you know first and foremost if you an afford the lawyer you have chosen. The price that you will be paying is only fair if you are going after the expertise and the qualities that the best lawyer can give.
Child custody in North Carolina can be a tedious, complex and long process. This is why you need the best lawyer to handle your case. You will need the services of a lawyer who knows the ropes and also knows how to get by the difficult system.
Paying the high fee for all these things is already an assurance that you can have a fair trial that you and your child can benefit from.
Once you have found the lawyer of your choice, you can start asking important questions regarding how child custody works in North Carolina. The answers that the lawyer gives will determine what kind of case you will be having and the consequences it will lead to.
2. A well-written and legal contract you have read and signed.
Having a contract about the fees and services that the child custody lawyer is one way of avoiding any future misunderstanding that may arise.
If you know the lawyer personally, you may not need to take this precaution. But if you do not, a contract is your assurance that everything will go about as you have talked and planned.
Before signing any document, you need to make sure that the lawyer knows about the laws that North Carolina dictates regarding child custody. You might end up paying someone that is not well versed on how child custody in North Carolina works.