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Types of Child Custody in Pennsylvania
Informed custody decisions can be made from understanding the law.vintage bible book studio isolated image by dinostock from Fotolia.comWhen parents are discussing divorce, a very difficult and mentally strenous conversation needs to take place about custody of the children. In...
What Happens When You Get Caught Shoplifting?
Shoplifting is a crime in every state, incurring misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on the circumstances. According to a University of Florida study conducted in 2004, slightly more than 8 percent of the 1,365 shoppers observed stole an item. Considering the high percentage of shoplifters in t
The Relationship Between the Police & the Media
The relationship between the police and the media is one of the most complicated in American society. The roles of these two groups are in many ways the same: both are devoted to serving the public. But while this enables the police and the media to work together effectively at times, they often fin
Joint Custody Vs. Shared Custody
Joint custody and shared custody both involve the rights and responsibilities that parents have in raising their children after a separation or divorce. These forms of custody have similar definitions, but they are legally different. Once custody agreements are signed, they are binding legal documen
Washington State Laws on Back-Child Support Collection
OverviewCiaran Griffin/Stockbyte/Getty ImagesParents have an obligation to financially support their children. When parents separate or divorce, the non-custodial parent is required to pay child support to the parent with custody. In Washington state, a court sets child support amounts...
Child Custody Guidelines For Custody Issues
Every state and locale is different, but if you have filed for custody of your children, you will follow the same basic procedures and have the same common child custody issues. Here are some basic guidelines you need to follow.
Newborn and Infant Custody Agreements: Easier Transitions and Making the Most of Your Time
It's hard enough to be a single parent and have to share your child. Learn how to make it easier for you and your child to handle the transition and how to give your child extra time to bond with the other parent.
How to Get a False EPO Dismissed
It's unnerving to be served with an emergency protective order, especially when the accusations against you are false. False reports are frequently filed in haste, and sometimes in retaliation by parties to domestic conflicts. If this happens to you, you're not without recourse. Instructions for fil
Assisted Reproduction Opportunities and Legal Rights in Washington
Science and technology have allowed a range of new opportunities for those unable to naturally conceive. For those families who are interested in assisted reproduction, it is important to understand the legal issues that may arise and the importance of forming a contract before any steps are taken.
Can They Garnish Wages if You Owe Back Pay Child Support?
If you have a child who lives with the other parent, and you do not have legal custody of the child, a court may order you to make child support payments to the other parent. Child support payments are designed to help the custodial parent care for the child, particularly if you earn more than the o
How to Ask for Custody of Kids in Court in Polk County, Florida
Divorce is often emotionally draining under any circumstances. For a parent with minor children, a divorce is potentially more traumatic. If you are a resident of Polk County, Florida, and are considering filing for divorce, there are specific steps you need to follow to ask the court for custody of
Child Custody Laws for Mississippi
In 1982, Mississippi adopted the Uniform Child Custody Act, which was subsequently revised into the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act in 1997. What this means for parents is that Mississippi is dedicated to enacting and standardizing legislation in commonality with...
Does Child Support Have to Be Paid Through Court?
When a couple with children splits up, they have to decide not only where the children will live, but how each parent will support them. All states now have guidelines that calculate an appropriate amount of support based upon the incomes of the parties and the needs of the children. Although centra
Effectiveness of the Juvenile Justice System
The juvenile justice system has several duties. The first is protecting the public from dangerous young offenders. The second is holding juvenile offenders accountable for their crimes. When youths are arrested or incarcerated, the system is responsible for providing housing, food and services aimed
Illegal Alien Child Custody Rights
Child custody often involves long and heartbreaking battles, even more so when one, or both, of the parents is an illegal alien. Regardless of your resident status, however, certain rights do apply.
Child Modeling Laws
A number of laws in place apply to child models.child face image by Frenk_Danielle Kaufmann from Fotolia.comChild modeling is a phenomenon that, according to Fox News, has been driven through the roof via the Internet and other easy-access mediums. However, due to the potentially...
Facing Child Custody Issues - 3 Important Concepts to Help You Take Your First Step Forward
Are you facing child custody issues right now? Do you need to initiate some kind of action very quickly but don't know how or where to start? You are not alone. The laws concerning child custody vary depending on the state you live in. It is of utmost importance that you familiarize yourself wi
What Is a Juvenile Diversion in the Probation Vocabulary?
Juvenile diversion is the process of handling the criminal cases of certain qualified youthful offenders outside normal juvenile justice channels that would lead to incarceration or probation. Research suggests that this process benefits both the child involved and the overburdened juvenile justice
Facts About Juvenile Justice in America
Juvenile justice in America is characterized by a number of course and policy changes. The juvenile justice system has wavered between policies of punishment and rehabilitation. States are responsible for developing juvenile justice policies; however, the federal government influences these polices.
Megan's Law Registration Process
Megan's Laws are state and federal regulations that dictate the registration of convicted sex offenders with law enforcement agencies. The registration process helps police and the public have information about the whereabouts of people convicted of sex crimes.