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How to Proceed With Child Custody
When unmarried, divorced, or separated parents are in dispute about who their child should live with, Family Court is called upon to determine the best arrangement for the child. Custody disputes are often a long, painstaking process for both parents, as well as the child caught in the middle of the
OSHA Child Labor Laws
The federal Occupational and Safety Health Administration is responsible for enforcing regulations and standards in the workplace that make it safe for teens, as well as all employees, to work. As thousands of teens are injured on the job annually, OSHA says employers need to take extra...
The Evolution of the Juvenile Justice System
In England and during the early beginnings of the United States, juvenile criminal offenders were treated harshly, and punishments regularly deemed appropriate for adults were also imposed on teens and young children. Through the involvement of two significant men and through the passage of time, th
New Mexico Child Custody Grandparents' Rights
New Mexico law contains specific provisions pertaining to child custody and the rights of grandparents. The laws cover a variety of situations in which a grandparent has a right to seek custody of a child, or a right to visitation with a child in the custody of someone else.
Child Custody
When a couple files for divorce, the court decides the guardian of the child who is under 18 years of age. The decision regarding child custody is often a sensitive issue and need to be taken with a lot of care. In most cases, the custody is handed over to one of the parents but in case both the par
Child Custody 101
Most couples who are going through divorce proceedings will have one other thing to settle aside from their separation - child custody. A lot of worries are also expected, especially by those who are going through the process for the first time. Those who have been through a similar set of experienc
Alabama State Child-Support Information
Alabama, like most states, calculates child support payments based on statutory guidelines. These guidelines originated from Alabama's Child Support Enforcement Act of 1984 and the Family Support Act of 1988. In Alabama, courts adjudicate child support issues and issue child support orders. Court or
Child Custody Problems - Three Common Issues That Can Cause Headaches In Child Custody Cases
The unexpected inevitably arises when looking at child custody cases, but nevertheless, there are certain problems that keep on cropping up. In this article I discuss the three most common problems that can crop up in child custody cases, and how to deal with them.
Child Abuse Reporting Standard Operating Procedures
Adults in professions that involve children are called "mandatory reporters of neglect and abuse." This means that if they suspect child abuse, they are obligated to file a report with their local Department of Social Services (DSS), a child abuse hot line or a law enforcement agency. Such professio
How To File for Sole Custody After Joint Child Custody
When you have a previous custody order for joint custody already in place, you can file a custody-modification request to seek sole custody. "Material change in circumstances" of the other party is the standard for modifying child custody. To succeed, you will have to show that because of the chang
Swimming Pool Fencing Laws
Some states have pool laws to reduce drownings.colorful pool toy floating in a summer pool image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.comSeveral states have pool fencing laws that require pool owners to put up a protective barrier or fence around their pool. These regulations were enacted to help...
How to Make Your College Student Independent for Financial Aid
In some circumstances your college-age child is able to qualify for a wider range of financial aid if he is not considered your dependent. There are some specific strategies you must employ in order to make your college student independent for the purposes of qualifying for different types of financ
How to Get Your Child Back From Temporary Custody
The process by which you can get custody of your child who is currently in the custody of another person varies based upon the reason she is in the person's custody. If you voluntarily transferred custody of your child to a extended family member, file a simple motion to revoke temporary custody. If
Historic Child Labor Laws
Child labor has existed in one form or another throughout U.S. history. Even before the Industrial Revolution, children were subject to such harsh practices as child slavery and indentured servitude. After industrialization, child labor became much harder than working on the family farm....
The Role of Paternity in Child Support Cases
When a child is born to an unmarried couple, or when the paternity of a child is in question, it's important for all necessary steps to be conducted efficiently in order to settle the often complex issues of who is responsible for supporting the child. A Voluntary Declaration of Paternity is id
Lawyer Up Early to Get DYFS Out of Your Life
All it takes is for one person to call DYFS (aka CPS) on you for your entire life to be turned upside down. Some people are more vulnerable than others, especially if they are working class or from a lower social-economic status, have a drug or alcohol history or have some past criminal issues. Beca
How to Research Juvenile Delinquents
Juvenile delinquency is a phrase which is used to describe young people who commit crimes or deviant acts. Researching juvenile delinquency can be a challenging task, but having a focus can make the research more manageable. You will need to decide if you want to do general research with an interna
Tennessee Child Custody Laws for Unmarried Parents
Child custody is an important issue when unmarried parents end their relationship.mother and child image by NiDerLander from Fotolia.comIt is much more common today for couples to have children without getting married. Unfortunately, these relationships sometimes come to an end and...
Texas Child Support Laws for the Father
daugter and father walking in long alley image by .shock from Fotolia.comIn Texas, both parents are equally responsible for the care of their children, with the non-custodial parent (usually the father) being held accountable by law to make regular court-ordered child support payments. ...
Iowa Child Support Exemptions Laws
The Iowa Supreme Court guidelines for child support require parents to revise their exemptionsto adjust for the change in marital status.TAX TIME image by brelsbil from Fotolia.comThe Iowa Department of Human Services administers the state's child support program. Its Child Support...