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Should parents be the only individuals granted court-ordered access to and possession of minor children? Many state access statutes continue to ignore the importance of companionship and the... Read more
There is often a presumption that black fathers have little involvement with their children, which directly affects the outcome of many divorce & custody cases. Here's how you can give black... Read more
We must return loving Black dads to their sons to give them a chance to avoid destructive role models and the school-to-prison pipeline. Read more
Family lawyer Maria Cognetti discusses custody, visitation, & maintaining a family law practice during the pandemic with Editorial Director Diana Shepherd. Read more
The Custody Committee's judges, family lawyers, and psychologists consider and deal with the all-important issue of child custody during and after divorce. Read more
Today, the majority of courts consider the best interests of the child – including the importance of a relationship with the noncustodial parent – in determining relocation applications. How... Read more
As a family lawyer, it is important to consider the adolescent’s personality when contemplating a joint physical custody schedule. Read more
A special-needs child in a divorce presents special issues that require you to view the case’s fact pattern differently than you would with other divorces. Read more
Michael J Salek tells how new Pennsylvania custody law keeps families together through his witness account of a friend's non-traditional family unit. Read more
The Uniform Deployed Parent Custody and Visitation Act is a vast step forward, providing standard steps, rights, and procedures for deployed parents. Read more
