Child Custody Laws - To Protect the Child
Posted by admin on Mar 12, 2010
Divorces are so common in society these days that court rooms are just filling with child custody cases. There are several child custody laws that vary from state to state, so for more detailed information it is always a good idea to check your state laws. Number one priority of these laws is naturally to protect the child and try to give him or her the best possible conditions for a happy life. Unfortunately in some cases it seems that the only ones benefiting are the lawyers. Joint custody is always preferred but unfortunately not always possible so knowing a one or two things about this issue might come in handy.
The laws for child custody cases are there to protect the child’s rights, that is always the first priority. They are designed to prevent the custody going to abusers of drugs or alcohol, since that sort of an environment is never suitable for a child to grow in. The other important aspect of these laws is to prevent the child from getting into an environment where there is clear mental or physical abuse.
To understand child custody law it is good to know that there are two kinds of custody in the eyes of the law, physical and legal custody. Physical custody is where the children are residing. For example if the child lives with his or her mother, this means that the mother has the physical custody of the child. Sometimes during the holiday months the child leaves one parent to live with the other. In those situations physical custody moves from one parent to the other. Unlike physical custody, legal custody doesn’t have anything to do with the residence of the child, at least in theory.
Having legal custody gives a parent rights to make or be part of making important decisions concerning the child. These include decisions regarding things like health, education, and general well being issues. In most cases both the physical and legal custody are with the same parent, unless the parents have a joint custody.
Child custody laws can vary significantly between different states, so you definitely want to look up what are the specific laws in your state.
By: Charles Gordon
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Divorce Advice For Men - Tips to Get You Through Your Divorce
Posted by admin on Mar 12, 2010
Having to go through a divorce can be a very difficult and devastating time for the people who have to experience it, both for men and women. Going through a divorce can be an especially rough and stressful time for a man, during which he will still be expected to do his job well, be a good father to his children, and keep a roof over his head. There is a lot of good advice for men to follow in order to ease the process of divorce.
Getting a good lawyer who is reliable and trustworthy is the first thing to do. Choose a lawyer on recommendation, and if it is possible, try to interview at least three. Communicate with your lawyer and make it clear to them exactly what it is you want them to do and not to do on your behalf because they are going to assume that it will be up to them to do all the mediating and negotiating on your behalf and at your expense.
It is also very important to keep communication going with your wife. This way, you will know what is going on her side and what to expect. It will also restrain you from arguing about something you actually agree on only because your lawyers are fighting over it. Compromise and agree over what each of you want, this way neither of you will have to waste time or money fighting over trivial material matter. You should keep all correspondence between your wife and yourself as difficult as that may be. It would also be very smart to not badmouth your wife, especially if you have children, it may come back to you.
In the midst of all that is occurring, it might be very easy to forget about your health, both mental and physical. There are three more extremely significant pieces of advice men should keep in mind if they are experiencing a divorce. A person can always get through a difficult situation when loving family and friends surround them. Men should lean on these pillars of support because they are the ones who will sit and listen and understand what you are going through and will be willing to help you through it all. You may think that you would rather be alone, but it can be very beneficial; your friends and family will always be there for you. It may also help to pick up a new hobby or sport, because something like that can help you vent steam as well as keep you in shape in case when you might want to start going out or dating again.
All of this advice is meant to help men who are going through a divorce, but it is critical to realize that it will all be over with soon, and that keeping calm and focused during this time will benefit you in the long run.
By: Mark J Thompson
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