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What Does Florida Consider Abandonment of a Child?
When parents need to spend time away from their children, whether due to personal difficulties or other temporary circumstances, they should understand the consequences of child abandonment in Florida. If a parent's conduct fits the definition of abandonment under Florida law, the state may initiate
How to Find Out About Back Child Support
Some parents fall behind on their child support payments. When this happens, the paying parent is said to owe back child support. Whether you are the receiving parent or the paying parent, you may need to figure out the balance owed. Having this figure on hand may help you to make a plan for catchin
How to File for Child Custody in Oregon
There are two forms of child custody in Oregon--joint custody and sole custody. Joint custody means that both parents share in making decisions for the child, such as where the child attends school or which religion the child will follow. Joint custody does not mean the child lives with each parent
Alabama Laws of Child Custody
The child custody laws of Alabama focus on the well-being of children.Legal Law Justice image by Stacey Alexander from Fotolia.comThe Alabama Family Code comprises the laws that pertain to child custody for the state. It includes Article 1 General Provisions, Article 2 Uniform Child...
What is the Process for Child Custody in a Divorce?
A divorce where children are involved can be complicated and time-consuming. In most cases, both parents desire to maintain custody of their children. The process of determining which parent will be granted custody is a decision left to the family court system when parents cannot agree.
Wisconsin Child Support Laws for Multiple Children
The child support percentages vary depending on the number of children the parents have.Legal Law Justice image by Stacey Alexander from Fotolia.comU.S. family courts deal with child support matters on a daily basis and the state of Wisconsin is no exception. Both parents have the...
How to Become a Foster Parent in Williamsport, Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare licenses Children and Youth Services of Lycoming County at Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to approve potential foster homes. Single or married couples, with or without children, can apply provided they are at least 21 years old, physically able and able to
How Can I Locate Assets of Non-Custodial Parents?
Divorce can be painful and messy, and is made even more so when the non-custodial parent does not meet his financial obligation to the children produced from the relationship. The financial and emotional pressures on the custodial parent can be overwhelming in such a case. However, the assets of the
How to Increase Child Support Payments in Rhode Island
If you have a current order for child support issued by the Rhode Island Family Court, you can sometimes request higher payments. You may need increased child support due to higher expenses for your child or feel that the other parent's increased income should result in higher payments. The legal pr
How to Expunge a Juvenile Record
Many states allow individuals to file an expungement petition to seal prior juvenile criminal convictions from public record so they may enter adulthood with a clean slate. An expungement gives a court order for removal to all arresting agencies with your criminal record in their possession. There a
What Age Will Courts Consider Children's Wishes in a Custody Case in California?
Fighting over custody, visitation and child support is one of the quickest ways to turn an uncontested divorce into a hotly contested one. With both parents fighting for custody or visitation rights, the divorce process quickly becomes messy and emotional for all involved including the children. One
Child Custody Rights and the Law - How to Win Custody
Article about custody battles and how to win custody in a divorce. This article comes from someone who went through a custody battle and won!
The Definition of Child Abandonment in the State of Maine
Maine law prohibits abandonment of a child by a parent, legal guardian or other adult having custody or responsibility of caring for the child. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines abandonment as the act of giving something up with the intention of never again claiming it. Child abandonment is leg
Reasons for Losing Child Custody in Tennessee
Tennessee courts follow the modern trend of making child custody determinations based upon the best interests of the child. The court will make a fact-intensive inquiry into the family situation, the child's development, and the abilities and backgrounds of both parents in coming to a custody determ
Laws About Child Abuse
Laws prohibit the abuse of a child 18 years of age or younger. If a child abuse is suspected, an agency, person or authority figure must report the abuse to local authorities. Regulations require any reported child abuse case to be properly investigated. In some states, the child is taken out of the
How Long Do I Pay Child Support?
State LawThe length of time a parent or guardian must pay child support varies by state. All states require child support to be paid until the child reaches the age of eighteen. However, there are some states which require additional child support until the age of twenty-one. Therefore,...
Australian Child Support Laws
Both parents are responsible for his well beingchild image by Renata Osinska from Fotolia.comAustralian Child Support Laws are dictated by the Family Law Act of 1975. Cases involving child support are heard in the Family Court and apply to all families whether or not the parents are...
How Does Emancipation Work?
DefinitionEmancipation is where an individual, the age of majority by law, has the right to be independent and no longer under the jurisdiction of his parent/s. It is also the process whereby a minor may petition the courts to be legally responsible for himself. Either parent or child may...
Illinois Laws Concerning Tax Deductions for Child Support
Overall, child support is not used as a tax deduction in the state of Illinois.tax forms image by Chad McDermott from Fotolia.comIn Illinois, child support is determined by the net income of the non-custodial parent, and can vary based upon the number of children. In calculating net...
How to Hire a Mediator for Child Custody
Professional mediators assist couples in resolving child custody issues. In some jurisdictions, court rules require parents to attempt mediation before a judge will take up a dispute surrounding child custody. Either way, if you find yourself seeking child custody mediation, there is a specific proc