Temporary Child Custody

Temporary child custody, issued through a temporary custody order, is a court’s decision to award physical custody of a minor child to one parent pending a final determination of custody.

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How can a woman obtain a decree of paternity?

A woman can prove paternity, or obtain a decree of paternity which is a formal legal recognition that a specific man is the father of her child, in one of two ways. She may join with the father in signing and filing a formal document, or, if the man does not agree to sign the document, the mother can petition the court for a court order declaring the man’s paternity. This may involve a court ordered paternity test.

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What is a child visitation plan?

A child visitation plan, sometimes part of a parenting plan, is an important part of co-parenting. Read on for more information about child visitation plans and how they fit in with a good parenting plan.

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The Effect of Children Missing School and Other Parenting Issues on Child Custody Rights

Although judges will take circumstances as a whole and make custody decisions that are intended to be in the best interest of the children, the judge is unlikely to micromanage minor disagreements. Whether a child is missing school too frequently or is not finishing homework may not initially be enough for a modification of child custody rights, but a parent can always ask for an order from the judge ordering the irresponsible parent to take certain actions such as assure that the child goes to school.

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