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Child custody questions are required by couples and lawyers when there is dispute between partners regarding divorce and there is need of settlements. Here in this article, I've presented some child custody questions.
Child Custody Questions and Answers
There are various child custody questions that couples must inquire so that the child's future is secure.
What is meant by physical custody of the child?
Physical custody pertains to the place where the child lives. If both parents are living together, then both of them may have equal rights to be with the child and spend time with him/her. In case, one of the parents is living alone, the other parent can have the right to visit the child at fixed days and scheduled time. Visitation rights are granted to parents who live alone and frequently visit the child.
What are the parameters that courts and judges ponder over before giving custody and visitation rights to child?
Courts generally prefer to hand over the child to the parent who can take care of the child and provide proper living and lifestyle. Judges basically look out for stability in the child's life. As such there are no set benchmarks for deciding the criteria of stability, but according to judges, they look out for the over all well being of the child. Proper food, health, hygiene and education are some of the basic factors considered by judges.
Some other factors that they compare before arriving on any decisions are mental and physical health of parents, social life of parents, earnings, quality of school education, child's preference (for those above 12 years of age) and comfort level of parents who wish to take custody of child, in letting the child establish a healthy communication with the other partner.
Is one entitled to pay for child's support if he/she is not living with me?
Yes, you have to pay and you should pay! Being a parent, is like an obligation that the couples must follow for proper upbringing of the child. Generally, the parent who has the visitation rights, is required to pay for child support at fixed times of the month or year. There are some slight changes in laws of different sates so one should focus more on his/her own state laws by consulting divorce lawyers.
Since I love my children, I can't possibly end all ties with my ex. I would prefer to mediate with her. But she is quite bitter towards me. How can mediation possibly work?
Mediation is generally the safest path for ensuring well being of children. If you are thinking that there is some hope for her to return, you should consult a family lawyer and seek legal help to ensure that the ultimate sufferers are not children. Many family counselors and judges use mediation and counseling as a technique to reach to a sensible divorce settlement agreement. Read more on: How Does Divorce Mediation Work.
Some Other Child Custody Questions
Various other child custody questions that one should ask or consult to a lawyer have been mentioned below:
- What is a visitation exchange schedule and how can it be changed?
- If a child is not paid or rather supported, must visitation be allowed?
- Are there any differences in the rights of father and mother?
- Can non biological parents be allowed to have custody of the child?
- Will my smoking habit interfere with judges decision in granting child's custody to me?
- Will extra marital affair interfere my child custody?
- What is 730 Evaluation?
- What is ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution)?
- If I wish to represent myself in a law court, what assistance facilities are available to me?
You may read more on:
- How Does Divorce Affect the Family
- Reconciliation After Divorce
- How Does Divorce Affect Children
The child custody questions mentioned in this article are just some of the many possible questions. Consulting a family lawyer is always essential in such matters as more than winning or losing a dispute or agreement, the well being of child is more important.
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