When a child’s parents are no longer living together, they may need a child custody or visitation schedule in place to ensure both parents have the opportunity to spend quality time with their child. However, the different types of child custody and visitation options can vary depending on the specific circumstances of your case. Here’s […]
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Co-parenting with an ex isn’t easy—especially if they won’t abide by the custodial arrangement. In that situation, you have options. For instance, a child custody attorney can send your ex a letter, asking them to follow the arrangement. You could also file a motion in court or attend mediation sessions. Seeking legal help can make
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Custody Even if It’s My Fault in Divorce? Fault-based divorces affect the outcome of the divorce in several ways. They may make alimony more likely or alter property division. Only rarely are they a major factor in child custody. Generally, you can get custody even if the divorce was your fault. However, your actions before
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Do Mothers Have a Better Chance of Child Custody? Many people believe that mothers always get child custody during divorce or are at least more likely to. However, this is not the case in Alabama. The courts consider many factors when deciding custody and visitation, and the gender of the parent usually does not affect
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Under Alabama law, both parents have a right to reasonable visitation with their child. After divorce, the parenting plan will likely award joint legal and physical custody of any children. However, one parent serves as the primary physical custodian. The other parent will presumably receive a schedule for reasonable visitation when they will pick up
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Time Sharing in Child Custody Cases? Many parents understand that time-sharing with their child’s other parent will be a reality after separation and divorce. Most Alabama divorce decrees include joint legal custody and joint physical custody. While one parent has primary physical custody, the laws generally support regular visitation with the other parent. This is
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Time Sharing in Child Custody Cases? Many parents understand that time-sharing with their child’s other parent will be a reality after separation and divorce. Most Alabama divorce decrees include joint legal custody and joint physical custody. While one parent has primary physical custody, the laws generally support regular visitation with the other parent. This is
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Child Custody: What is it? Child custody is the term Alabama family courts use to refer to several topics related to guardianship of minor children. Courts determine custody during divorce, paternity cases, or other petitions. Custody deals with both the legal and practical aspects of guardianship, including decision-making, visitation, and who serves as the child’s
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Child support and custody arrangements usually go hand in hand. Some types of custody agreements can affect the child support obligation. In many cases, there will be a custodial parent who receives child support payments from the noncustodial parent. However, several factors are considered when determining both custody agreements and child support payments. Deciding on
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There may come a time when you want to move with your children. However, it’s not as simple as choosing a new home and moving away. Read Charlotte Christian Law’s blog to learn how relocation affects child custody.  What is relocation? Relocation is a simple term that refers to the action of moving to a
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