In a follow-up to our post Pennsylvania House of Representatives Approves Child Custody System Changes, we are please to update you with the news that the bill has official become child custody law in Pennsylvania. More than 10-years in coming, the new child custody legislation reforms are designed to make current and be more in [...]
They’re not “almost like” debtor’s prisons, retired Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Norman Fletcher of Rome, Georgia. They’re exactly that – debtor’s prisons, which despite being outlawed in the United States of America – are still alive and well when it comes to indigent parents, almost exclusively men, who fall behind in child support payments. [...]
Most of us never dream of seeing the inside of a courtroom once in our lives, let alone the many times we’ve experienced over the course of our high-conflict divorce and child custody proceedings. If you haven’t yet had that experience but are aware that the day is coming, it behooves you to do a [...]
The following list most certainly doesn’t cover every objection you might hear used in Family Court or any court for that matter. However, these are some of the most common ones you’ll likely encounter when you’re going through a divorce hearing or child custody proceeding. Read and learn… Objection, your Honor! The question is hearsay! [...]
Though still awaiting approval from outgoing Pennsylvania Governor, Ed Rendell, The Pennsylvania House of Representatives put the finishing touches on a bill which intends to change the system for deciding how child custody matters shall be decided. The new legislation is designed to ensure that both the father and the mother are treated equally within [...]
A major topic of discussion for Mr. Custody Coach is when is it appropriate (and/or legal) to use audio recording or video recording of your high-conflict ex-spouse when they are acting out. These situations include child custody exchanges, recording telephone calls with the children, face-to-face and recording telephone calls between you and your ex-partner. Use [...]
Contested child custody cases are difficult no matter the marital status of the parents. For unwed parents, it can be decidedly more difficult. As often as custodial interference is a part of any child custody dispute, it’s often right at the top of the list for the unwed parents. This impacts a lot of people [...]
It’s important to make good impressions in every facet of your life. When something as life-affecting a child custody is being decided, being the picture of respect, good behavior, and all around excellent conduct is a very important factor that you must consider as you navigate through the family court system. I have to be [...]
This advice is good for both historical information and for current events. You may know that your ex-spouse has had a criminal past and be able to prove it rather readily. However, depending upon how much time has passed, it may not matter one bit in a current child custody matter. After all, it’s only [...]
Establishing paternity affords children born outside of marriage the same legal rights those born to married parents. Since children are entitled to know and interact meaningfully with both parents. Children who have substantial relationships with both parents are at a decided advantage for positive outcomes in life versus those who are in one parent homes, [...]
