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How to Prepare for a Child Custody Case in Colorado
Like most states, Colorado has revisited the issue of child custody in the past years to emphasize the rights of the child, rather than the rights of the parents. No longer are children to be haggled over like a piece of marital property; to emphasize this point, the state of Colorado has adopted fr
States That Have Juvenile Boot Camps
Designed as camps for juvenile adolescents, boot camps are facilities where parents send troubled teens. The idea is that the teens will get physical and mental challenges, learn respect, and gain self-confidence. The camps are also seen as a quick fix in scaring teens into taking the right path, al
Definition of Juvenile Justice
Juvenile justice is the process of bringing minors to justice for their crimes. While laws and regulations regarding juvenile justice differ by state, there are many similarities.
How to Write a Child Custody Affidavit
If you are trying to obtain custody or visitation of a minor child, you will need to execute a child custody affidavit. Even if no one is contesting your visitation or custody, it is still required by law. The rules governing child custody affidavits vary between jurisdictions, so it is best to talk
What Affects Child Custody
A mother spending time with her child.mom and son image by Stanislav Komogorov from Fotolia.comAlthough there are some minor differences from one state to another, the major elements of child custody laws across the United States are largely the same. There are certain factors that affect...
Facts on Juvenile Justice
The juvenile justice system is the counterpart to the adult criminal justice system. While similarities exist between the two systems, the juvenile system has different rules, different terminology and even a different focus than the adult system. The differences exist to try to prevent the stigma o
How to Pay Texas Child Support Payments Online
You can quickly and easily pay your child support payment online in Texas without leaving the comfort of your home. This system also has the added advantage of increasing the paper trail in the event you need to prove that you made payments.
Ohio Laws on Child Support
There are 88 Job and Family Service offices throughout Ohio.ohio flagge symbol image by Marty Kropp from Fotolia.comThe Ohio Revised Code sections 2705 and 2919.21 establish the laws regarding child support in the state of Ohio. Though extensive, these laws dictate the financial...
Child Custody Criteria
All U.S. states agree that child custody should be awarded based on the best interests of the child. On other points there is sometimes a wide variation in the way states address the issue of child custody. The best interest of the child standard means that whatever criteria a court may consider, no
Steps Required To Determine the Paternity Of A Child in Australia
DNA testing is generally regarded as the most effective means of proving paternity. DNA testing is generally accepted as providing results of at least 99.9% accuracy in proving a biological relationship exists, and results of 100% accuracy in proving a biological relationship does not exist.
Child Support Laws in the State of Nevada
Nevada, like many other states, has enacted laws to provide for the determination and collection of child support for children who do not have the benefit of both parents in the home. If you are a noncustodial parent, you may be obligated to pay child support for your children. And if you...
5 Steps to Winning Child Custody
Custody battles are no longer a short war of words with the mother assuming a substantialadvantage.The entire hearing process has become more detailed and often incorporatesoutside mediators to assist the judge.Being prepared and organized will give you the bestchance at winning your child custody c
How to Modify a Child Custody Without a Lawyer
Representing yourself in family court during a child custody matter is a very intimidating experience. Though representing yourself is not recommended, many people simply do not have the financial resources to employ a family law attorney to handle all matters that they will face. It gets extremely
Washington Law & Unmarried Couples
Unmarried couples in Washington are subject to laws regarding the relationship, particularly when custody issues are at hand. The law in Washington does not give any tax or other benefits to unmarried Washington couples.
Child Support Laws Changing, Emerging Trend Now Favors Child's "Best Interest"
Colorado child custody laws are changing. Click here to learn more.
How Do I Divorce My Own Parents?
Despite the fact that you have yet to reach adulthood (the age of 18 in most states), you have concluded that you want to "divorce your parents." The technical legal term for such a legal action in most states in the U.S. is emancipation. If you are serious about disengaging from your parents throug
Temporary Child Custody: More Information
One of the hardest issues to resolve in divorce proceedings is the one that concerns child custody. Added to this are several side issues that must be resolved to satisfy the needs of both parents and that of the child (or children). Usually, the courts try to resolve this on a temporary basis for t
How to Become a Foster Parent in Lexington, Kentucky
Children are often placed in the temporary and safe care of foster parents when there has been abuse or neglect in their own home. These children must be separated from their parents or relatives until a court of law deems it safe enough for them to return. Time lines for return may vary as their pa
Emancipation Rules for Michigan
The Michigan law that makes provisions for emancipation laws is the Status of Minors and Child Support Act, popularly known as the Emancipation of Minors Act. The purpose of the law is to give the legal definition of minors and to establish their status under the law. The law also states the duties
How to File for Temporary Custody in Sedgwick County, Kansas
Kansas allows for temporary custody under Chapter 38, Article 22, Section 38-2243 of the Kansas Revised Code. In order to obtain temporary custody, an individual will have to file a petition and present his or her case at a hearing. Where a child is taken into protective custody, Kansas law mandates