Posts belonging to Category Child Custody

CONTINUITY OF CARE PLAYS A HUGE ROLE IN A MAN’S RIGHT TO CUSTODY

Many people and clients ask, “What are a man’s chances of getting custody?”  This question comes from the common perception that there is a prejudice against men in custody proceedings.  I usually answer the question in two ways.  First, the question that needs to be asked, is, “What role has the man played in the [...]

Should A Parent’s Health Affect Child Custody?

A father recently was awarded custody of his children, in part because a judge cited the children’s mother’s breast cancer as a determining factor. The decision sparked debate on whether a parent’s disability or health should have an impact on child custody rulings.

BOARDING OF DANGEROUS PITT BULLS COSTS WOMAN SOLE CUSTODY OF HER CHILDREN AND CREATES COURT RESTRICTIONS

In the recent case of Cuccia v. Cuccia, No. 2010-CA-00083-COA (Decided June 14, 2011) the Court of Appeals decided that one legitimate factor in reversing a sole custody award to a woman was the boarding of dangerous dogs on her property. Julie Ann Cuccia testified she ran a dog boarding and training business as well [...]

PARENTS ENJOY A VERY STRONG PRESUMPTION OF CUSTODY, EVEN WHEN THEY HAVE NOT ACTED LIKE PARENTS

In our society, it seems to be an ever increasing phenomenon that grandparents are left with the primary duty for caring for children.  This is caused by many factors.  Sometimes, it is caused by a teen birth where the mother is unmarried and incapable of providing the proper home.  Sometimes it is caused by a [...]

Brahm Siegel on Joint Child Custody

In recent years I’ve noticed a big change in clients. Simply put, I see a lot less fighting these days about sole versus joint custody than I used to. Why? In sole custody, or “custody” (they mean the same thing), one parent has all the decision-making power in relation to the child — specifically, decisions [...]

WHERE HAS MORALITY GONE? IS BYU RIGHT?

A star Brigham Young basketball player was recently suspended from the team for engaging in premarital sex.  Abstaining from premarital sex is a part of the school’s Honor Code.  Brigham Young is run by the Mormon Church.  It would seem obvious that most churches of all denominations would teach that sex should be reserved for [...]

VENOM FOR EX’S NEW WIFE CAUSES MOM TO LOOSE CUSTODY

Our firm counsels people to put their anger aside and act with civility during family law problems.  Some people reject that advice, thinking it means we are not willing to fight for them.  There is no question that there are many ways to practice law, and that many mean and difficult lawyers succeed in their [...]

Parenting Plans – A Must for Every Parent, Even if you get Along!

When we are faced with a divorce we think about two primary issues, money and kids.  While there is lots of advice about both, our children and parenting seem to be the area that causes the most pain and yet is often left with much less concrete plans. While ending a marriage is hard enough, [...]

Divorce Blues…Dealing with the Holidays

Holidays are a particularly tough time of year for people going through divorce. A free gift is offered to help you peacefully transition through the holiday season.

We’ve launched our free TeleSeminars for divorcing people – attend the first one with Judge Lowrance on Dec 7

Searching for quality, timely and highly relevant information during divorce is essential. For most people, getting the right information at the right time is the difference between a “good” divorce, and one full of pain, conflict, stress and needless costs. And that’s why we’re delighted to introduce a NEW service to educate and empower divorcing [...]

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