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Should You Hire a Lawyer
You are not required to have a lawyer to seek custody. The decision to proceed with or without a lawyer is left to each party. In making this decision you should be aware many people find that the paperwork required is complex. You should also be aware that if you decide not to use a lawyer, the other party may still use a lawyer and you may be at a disadvantage if you proceed without a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer you will be expected to know all the laws and court rules which apply to your case as if you were a lawyer.
If you decide to hire a lawyer, you may hire a lawyer for “full service” representation (handling every aspect of your case), or, you may hire a lawyer for “limited” representation (handling only a part of your case). A lawyer hired for “limited” representation may consult with you on a specific issue in your case, conduct legal or factual research for you, prepare your forms or other documents, advise you on litigation procedures or strategy, or represent you for one motion.
The court may make decisions that could have a significant impact on you. Free legal advice may be available to you through CLEAR (888) 201-1014 or from other legal services in your county. If you are the victim of domestic violence, there may be additional programs through the bar association to help you obtain free legal advice, or you may call the statewide Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 562-6025. Some counties have domestic relations or family law facilitators located in the courthouse who cannot provide legal advice, but, who can offer limited assistance in completing the necessary paperwork.
Nonbiological parents can be awarded custody.
Nonbiological parents have been awarded custody by the courts in cases of child abandonment or chronic child abuse. Judges can award custody to anyone with an interest in the child, such as stepparents, godparents, aunts, uncles, and surrogates, who can introduce evidence as to why they would be the better custodians than the natural parent(s).
Child Custody Protection Act
The Child Custody Protection Act (CCPA) would make it a federal offense to transport a minor across state lines for an abortion if this action... Read more >
The Petition Is Called The Respondent
The respondent has a limited time in which to file a written Response with the clerk of the court. The Response must be filed within 20 days after ... Read more >
Definition:
The dependent spouse relied on the other for financial support during the marriage and is therefore now the only one eligible to receive child support.
Supervised visitation
Definition:
In certain cases, the court orders that an adult supervisor is present during the non-custodial parent's visitation time.
Reasonable visitation
Definition:
If one parent has sole physical custody, visitation rights are worked out with the non-custodial parent.
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Did You Know?
Nonbiological parents can be awarded custody.
