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This chapter offers legal guidance for basic estate planning using legal forms. It presents details on how to go about a property worksheet, beneficiary worksheet, basic wills including will for adult with no children and will for adult with child(ren), and will codicil. It discusses important issues to consider before making a will such as the custody of minor children, property left to children, and the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act.

The article focuses on representing oneself in a contested family law case such as divorce. It cites several considerations on how one can represent oneself in a disputed custody or support case which include being able to fill out the forms correctly, becoming familiar with the rules of the local court, and knowing the child support guidelines in one's own state. Moreover, other options in working with a lawyer in most family cases include full representation and unbundled representation.

The article discusses the unique custody and support issues of children in military families. It mentions the challenges of scheduling hearings under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), which is a federal law that applies to all legal proceedings connected with divorce including requests for support, custody, or property division. Moreover, the issues of divorce for military service members can be complicated by uncertainty about future deployments overseas or stateside assignments.

The article discusses how to deal with parenting issues, both inside and outside of the court. It states that when a divorced parent wins custody during hearing, one must see to it that the children have quality time with the other parent. If the parent loose in custody, one must respect the judge and learn to become a better parent. It notes that the divorce must bring lesson for both parents as an opportunity to achieve greater clarity about what one can and cannot control.

The article discusses the courtroom procedures in a divorce, with a focus on what will happen during actual trial. It cites several questions found in a form that must be filed by the divorced parent which include issues that the divorced parent asks the court to decide. It mentions that the judge might require the divorced parent to attend a status conference or a settlement conference. Moreover, a high-conflict divorce happens when a parent is extremely controlling about the children.

The article discusses how the divorced parents can move forward through the challenges of deciding to have a divorce. It notes that it is important not to make imprudent decisions in the early days of separation and to avoid taking any big steps such as selling assets and agreeing to a custody arangement. It states that the challenges of parenting during divorce starts when parents tell the children that the divorce is taking place.

The article focuses on the basics of dealing with the local family court which include meeting with the court clerks and filing the right forms. It tackles short court hearings at which one parent may asks for a temporary court order about support or custody. It cites the two kinds of court proceedings which are hearings for temporary custody or support orders. Moreover, if the other parent has an attorney, the other parent is allowed to communicate only with the attorney about the divorce.

The article discusses the basics in child custody and working through the process of establishing a parenting plan. It states that if one parent receives legal custody of the children, it means that one is responsible to make decisions about the important things in their lives such as whether the children need academic tutoring. Also, a judge can grant sole legal custody if one parent lives a great distance away, is abusive or neglectful, and is not involved in the child's day-to-day life.

The article discusses how the divorce process works and other options to be considered. It states that the best thing a couple should do is to keep the divorce process as civilized as possible. It cites the two kinds of custody which are the legal or the right to make decisions about the child's welfare and education, and the physical custody which is the right of one party to have a child live with him or her. Also, the issue of child support has different guidelines for every state in the U.S.

The article discusses issues relating to earning a living, bringing up children and maintaining freedom and self-respect faced by individuals in the U.S. filing for bankruptcy. The impact of bankruptcy on employment issues, such as job applications and security clearances, are addressed. Forms of discrimination by government agencies and private entities because of bankruptcy are explored. The effects of bankruptcy on child custody, divorce, moving and changing jobs are also discussed.

This section presents a discussion about temporary guardianships of a minor's person in California. A temporary guardian is given to a minor until a regular guardian has been appointed. A temporary guardian can decide on medical treatment for a minor. An instance that one can ask for temporary guardianship is when the mother of a child enters the armed services, particularly if there is a need for legal custody.

This section presents an overview of guardianship, which refers to a custody order giving another personal other than a parent legal custody of a minor. There are two types of guardianships in California, guardianship of the person and guardianship of the estate, which covers property such as money, stocks and real estate.

The article discusses the issue of child support and alimony payments during divorce. No matter what the status of their adult relationships may be, parents have an obligation to support their children. Child support must be paid to the custodial parent by the person with less custody time. The needs of the child, the parent's ability to earn and the amount of time spent by the child with each parent are the factors considered in setting child support.

The article discusses the daily routine of a noncustodial father who shares the custody of his children with his former wife. It focuses on the planning required to make the transition from both parents handling the kids together to managing the responsibility separately smooth. Responsibilities such as arranging for baby-sitters, dealing with health problems and shopping for necessities are also discussed.

The article discusses custody of children after divorce and the efforts required to continue supporting them. The emotional issues faced by noncustodial fathers are discussed. It is suggested that a cooperative relationship with the former wife and being in touch with the children regularly through phone calls or visits are crucial to maintain the loving relationship between a father and his children.

The article focuses on the factors that should be considered when presenting to family court hearings. It states that when presenting divorce cases in family courts one must consider state rules as it is the law being followed by family courts. It says that a spouse should obtain temporary restraining order (TRO) when his partner shows abusive conduct. Moreover, it mentions the importance of knowledge on basic family law to address issues such as child custody and vistation during the divorce.

The article discusses issues that must be taken into consideration after the divorce. It mentions that several postdivorce tasks must be dealt with to assure the legality of divorce which include reading and fixing any mistakes in the court order, getting certified copies of the divorce order, and confirming the separation of credit and bank accounts. It also mentions that issues related to child custody, visitation, and child support will be settled only after when the children reach adulthood.

The article offers information on how court handles custody dispute cases among divorced couples. It says that the judge considers several factors to come up with a decision on custodial and visitation arrangements including the age of the children, the living situation of each parent, and the preference of the children. Furthermore, the judge also considers recommendations from a custody evaluator regarding the best custody and visitation arrangement for the family.

The article offers guidelines for divorced parents on choosing the appropriate custody and parenting plans for their children. It details the difference between the two types of custody, such as legal custody, which refers to the rights on child's welfare, and physical custody, which refers to child's residence. It also discusses several measures in reaching an agreement regarding the typical custody, helping the children understand the situation, and sharing physical custody.

The article focuses on the legal and practical issues involved in processing a divorce. It states that a couple must consider their feelings, decide on what is best for their children, and come up with a negotiating solution when they decide to undergo in a divorce process. Furthermore, a divorce case should go through a court proceeding because only the judge has the authority to grant the divorce even if the couple had already agreed on the property separation and children's custody.

Chapter 10 of the book "Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples," by Denis Clifford, Frederick Hertz, and Emily Doskow is presented. It addresses the end of relationships either in straight marriages, or in same-sex relationships. It offers suggestions for ending relationship through methods of resolving disputes, settlement agreement, and litigation. It mentions several issues to tackle when dissolving a gay marriage such as division of property and debts, alimony, and child custody.

Chapter 22 of the book "Religion and the Constitution: Free Exercise and Fairness," Volume 1, by Kent Greenawalt is presented. It notes the efforts of the U.S. Federal Government in upholding the children's right as well as the statutes for child custody. Furthermore, the American law's intervention in dealing with child custody over religious views, is also discussed.

Chapter 11 of the book "Living Life After Divorce and Widowhood: Financial Planning Skills and Strategies for When the Unthinkable Happens" is presented. It explains what spousal and child support will mean to the new family structure after a divorce. Alimony is discussed together with its types, the factors that affect spousal support judgments, and how it is determined. It examines the impact of custody on child support and how it is established, and provides other information relevant to its negotiation and settlement.

The article discusses the things that will happen to minor children if a parent dies. It provides information on the person who will take care of the children before they reach 18 and how a deceased parent can provide financial stability to them, including daily expenses and education. It says that in the will, a parent must appoint a trustee, property guardian, or custodian to manage the child's estate until reaching the right age. Information on Uniform Transfers to Minors Act is also offered.

Chapter 6 of the book "The Complete Guide to Organizing Your Records for Estate Planning: Step-by-Step Instructions," by John Peragine is presented. It highlights the consideration of a surviving parent by the court as the guardian before selecting someone else as caretaker. It mentions the instances where a manager might have to handle with the property of decedent's child until they turn 18 or older because a minor child cannot own a property.

Chapter 3 of the book "A Complete Guide for Single Dads: Everything You Need to Know About Raising Healthy, Happy Children on Your Own," by Craig W. Baird is presented. It discusses the tips on how to work with ex-wife, particularly in custody and care of children. It suggests to avoid blaming the ex-spouse. Furthermore, communication with the ex-partner is also suggested.

Chapter 2 of the book "A Complete Guide for Single Dads: Everything You Need to Know About Raising Healthy, Happy Children on Your Own," by Craig W. Baird is presented. It cites the adverse psychological, physical, and emotional effects of divorce to children. It notes the methods on how discuss divorce to children in a sensible but careful manner. The tips on how to manage stressed children, due to divorce, are also discussed.

Chapter 1 of the book "A Complete Guide for Single Dads: Everything You Need to Know About Raising Healthy, Happy Children on Your Own," by Craig W. Baird is presented. It mentions the challenges met by most of the single fathers in dealing with divorce, particularly in child custody. It denotes the emotional and financial costs as well as the legal processes of the said custody. Furthermore, the adverse effects of divorce to children, is also cited.

This article describes how the Department of Children's Services (DCS) process works in Tennessee. Under Tennessee law, the DCS is required to investigate any allegations pertaining to child abuse or neglect. The Child Protective Services Family Social Worker will observe the home environment, as well as the site where the alleged abuse occurred. Particular focus is given to the three main paths to state custody, along with parent/guardian general responsibilities.

Chapter 15 of the book "Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce," is presented. It focuses on the all the issues after the final divorce concerning the arrangements for custody, support, and property. It informs about certain post divorce tasks which include getting certified copies of the divorce order and updating insurance coverage and beneficiaries.

Chapter 13 of the book "Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce," is presented. It helps a person in preparing a marital settlement agreement and answer those questions and outline the issues that a person must be sure to address in the agreement. It explains that a marital settlement agreement is a document that provide details about everything including property, custody, and support that the divorcing couple has agreed to.

Chapter 12 of the book "Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce," is presented. It focuses on divorce issue involving military personnels of the U.S. It informs that having one spouse in the military affects certain factors like where the divorce will be filed, how support is calculated, custody and visitation decisions and pension rights and other benefits.

Chapter 7 of the book "Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce," is presented. It focuses on all the difficult custody problems caused due to disagreement between the parents and explains how a custody trial would affect children. It is mentioned that if the custody issue arises there is no way but to face court trials in front of the attorney.

Chapter 6 of the book "Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce," is presented. It focuses on issues related to custody of children and parenting in the U.S. It addresses the agreement reached between spouses about custody and visitation. It also informs about physical and legal custody where physical refers to where the children live on a regular basis and legal custody refers to the right to make decisions about the children's welfare.

Chapter 3 of the book "Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce," is presented. It offers information on an uncontested divorce in the U.S., a divorce in which the concerned persons figure out how to handle the big issues like property, support, and custody on their own, and don't fight it out in front of a judge. It discusses the types of uncontested divorce which include summary divorce, default divorce and mediated divorce.

Chapter 1 of the book "Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce," is presented. It presents an overview of the divorce process in the U.S. and answers some common questions related to property, custody and support. It also defines some important words and concepts which are required to understand and pass through the complete process of getting divorced. It helps people in dealing with divorce in an easier, smoother and less costly manner.

Chapter 6 of the book "Plan Your Estate" is presented. It explores the problems underlying minor child management in terms of parenting, property leaving and management, and disinheritance for children. It highlights the arrangement of personal guardian on children to impose property management and supervision for children with deceased parents, and the special rules that cover child disinheritance. A tax-saving educational investment plans for child educational expenses is also presented.

Chapter 3 of the book "2008 Family Law Update" is presented. It presents the High Conflict Intervention Program in the U.S. The program is designed to assist parents who are involved in high conflict custody disputes to separate from their former partner while being taught strategies to connect more closely with their children. This approach is said to facilitate the dispute in a way that allows parents to forget their fight and focus on the children.

Chapter 8 of the book "The Complete Guide to Creating Your Own Living Trust: A Step-by-Step Plan to Protect Your Assets, Limit Your Taxes and Ensure Your Wishes are Fulfilled," by Steven D. Fisher is presented. It discusses the management of leaving property to minor children or young adults. It mentions that a custodian could be appointed to manage the property left for the minors. It explores the options to choose from in leaving properties to minor children or young adults.

Chapter II, part I of the book "King Midas," by Upton Sinclair is presented. It explores the story of Arthur's parentage, wherein he was permanently adopted into Reverend Austin Davis' little family in the town where the latter has been considered as spiritual guardian of the people. It highlights the aloofness of Arthur from other children of the town and his sacrifice in the cause of honor.

The article discusses the dynamics of power in child custody mediation. The assumptions made in the Herrman, Hollet, and Gale (HHG) models of mediation are clarified to provide a context for power analysis. The power strategies used by children are mentioned, as well as research on social psychology by Saposnek (1983a, 1983b, 1998). Topics include mediator characteristics, the variable of "process efficiency," compliance with a parenting plan, and an interactional systems point of view for analyzing the negotiation process.

The article examines the changing legal and social environment of lesbian and gay families as the majority of children being raised in gay and lesbian households were conceived in a heterosexual relationship. Gays and lesbians are increasingly making the decision to raise children, either through adoption, insemination or surrogacy. Because of a homophobic society, custody would be denied to a loving biological gay parent. Homosexuals are commonly discriminated as gay and lesbian families do not have the same and legal rights granted to straight families.

Chapter 6 of the book "Future Families Project: A Survey of Canadian Hopes and Dreams" is presented. It explores the survey of Canadian family on the impact of divorce and extensive ramifications. It highlights the finding of the survey for children in a divorce or separation of their parents and those affected with the breaking up.

Chapter 2 of the book "Do Your Own California Adoption," is presented. It presents an overview of various legal aspects of child adoption in California. It discusses the legal requirements, and consequences of adoption and informs about how to establish parental and custody rights. Also mentioned are the documents one should collect before adoption and changing of the adopted child's name.

The article deals with various cases relating to parental disputes concerning child custody in divorce in the U.S. It discusses the decision of the trial court in Calhoun County, Alabama to award custody of both children to Alice Beth Clark Devine in Devine versus Devine based on the tender years presumption. The implications of the use of indeterminate standards in custody disputes are explored.

This article presents case studies of parental consent to adoption. The court's decision on a case involving the return of an infant born out of wedlock to its natural mother after she had executed a purported surrender of the child to an authorized adoption agency is discussed. Details of the case of an unmarried father who petitioned to establish his parental relationship with the child and obtain custody of the child is provided.

This article discusses the law on custody disputes in the U.S. The adversary system and the divorce mediation process in child dispute resolution is tackled. The benefit of the mediation process is to allow the divorcing couple to resolve matters for themselves. The roles of the mediator and the attorneys in the mediation process are discussed. Case studies of child custody disputes are presented.