General Child Custody Questions - Child Custody @ Free Advice

Insurance Advice

View All Law Topics

Free Case Review

Legal Resource Directory

FreeAdvice Answers

Home > Law Advice > Child Custody > General Child Custody Questions

Child Custody
	All States

General Child Custody Questions

FAQs

Is homosexuality an important factor in determining custody?

I have custody of our children. Can I claim the child as a dependent?

My son is going through a divorce. I am afraid that his wife will exclude us from seeing our grandchild. Can she do this?

Does religion enter into the determination of child custody?

What is child custody?

My ex-mate and I are divorced. I have custody of the teenagers, and he has visitation rights. My daughter has told me that he is "weird" with them, not any sexual overtones, but erratic in his behavior. As a result I am concerned about my children's health and safety during his visitation periods. Can I do anything about it?

Does an extramarital affair have an impact on custody?

What are some common terms?

I was awarded custody of my 3-year old son after my 10-year marriage collapsed. I remarried shortly thereafter and my son considers my husband his "real" dad, especially since his "real" dad hasn't seen him at all. In the event that I die, can custody of my child transfer to my new husband?

Can custody rights be modified?

What is the difference between custodial parent and non-custodial parent?

What if the child's best interest does not coincide with the parents' personal desires?

What if I do not like the present custody order? Can I file for custody in another state?

What is child visitation and a ‘parenting plan’?

I married an army colonel after my divorce. He recently was re-assigned to another out-of-state base. Could my ex-husband stop us from taking the children to the new location?

Can visitation be denied to a non-custodial parent?

My ex has custody of our daughter and I have visitation rights. Ex skipped out of the state without informing me of her whereabouts. The custody agreement says she cannot leave without my permission and the courts. What are my options?

My husband and I were godparents at the baptism of our best friend's child. The couple were both killed in a plane crash. The grandparents are filing for custody. Do we have any rights as godparents in this matter?

What happens when visitation rights are frustrated?

My fiancé and I want to move out of the state for a better job. Do I have to inform the biological father of the pending move? We have no formal court order regarding child custody or support. He has not seen his daughter since birth, or contributed any money.

My husband and I took in our 9-year old grandchild who essentially has been abandoned by both his biological parents. We would like custody. How do we go about it?

If child support is not paid, must visitation be allowed?

My child's wish is to stay with me because we ‘do’ things in contrast staying with the mom who lets our child do anything she wants. Won't the judge take that into consideration in determining custody?

What is a visitation exchange?

Under a court order I give up my kids to my ex for 4 weeks in the summer. Do I have the right to deny him those weeks because they are in conflict with the days I would like?

What if the custodial parent wants to move away from the non-custodial parent?

I have joint custody with my ex who just drops off our 5-year old child at his mom's during the school week and picks her up at 10 pm. He does not supervise her homework or her personal hygiene. Can I revise this custody arrangement?

What are some common arrangements for child visitation?

Do grandparents have visitation rights?

My ex does not deliver our teenage son at the scheduled times/days. How do I go about enforcing the schedule as worked out in the court degree?

Is marital status important in seeking child custody and visitation?

Can grandparents be awarded custody of their grandchild(ren)?

I live in one state, my ex lives in another with the children. Visitations are at his whim. Where do I go to work out a schedule?

What factors go into determining custody and visitation?

Can nonbiological parents be awarded custody?

My husband's ex is mad at him and therefore doesn't let me see his child at the court appointed times, though they both have legal joint custody. She tells him that she doesn't trust him. Can we just go and pick up the child from school?

Do the wishes of a child have any influence in custody decisions?

What happens in a custody dispute where one parent is mentally ill?

My ex-wife has had custody of our children since the divorce. It has been four years. I would like to have physical custody of them for awhile. Under what circumstances can I obtain a change of custody?

What if both parents agree on child custody and visitation?

Are there juries in custody cases?

What qualifies as a "material change of circumstances?"

What if the parents disagree on child custody and visitation?

Can expert witnesses be used in custody battles?

My ex who has custody of our 7-year old son lives with someone without being married. Can custody be changed in this situation? What if it was a homosexual living arrangement?

Related Information
» General Child Custody Questions	» Types of child custody
» Parenting plan	» Arrangements for child custody
» Determining factors	» Misc
» Homosexual relationships	» Interference with custody order
» Visitation	» Relocating and child custody
» Grandparents and child custody	» Nonbiological parents
» Mental instablility of parent	» Tax

Topics Related To Child Custody
» Family Law	» Adoption Law
» Child Custody	» Child Support
» Divorce Law	» Domestic Violence
» Pre Marital Agreement	» Spousal Support

FREE CASE REVIEW

» Ask a question in our legal forum

» Search our legal resource directory

» Find an attorney in your area

» Let us find a lawyer for you

State Law Center | Legal Resource Directory | Legal Articles | Insurance Advice and Quotes | FreeAdvice Answers | Community Forums
Media | Privacy Policy | About Us | Contact Us

FreeAdvice® has been providing millions of consumers with outstanding legal and insurance information and general advice, free, since 1995. While not a substitute for personal advice from a licensed professional, FreeAdvice is available AS IS, subject to our disclaimer and conditions of use.
FreeAdvice®, AttorneyPages®, ExpertPages® are registered trademarks and units of Advice Company.
All Rights Reserved © 1995-2009