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A Guardian ad Litem, often referred to as “GAL,” is an individual appointed by the Court to ensure that the minor child’s best interests are represented during a parenting or custody dispute. Not every divorce case or custody dispute requires the appointment of a...
Once the court enters an order of custody, a parent always has the legal right to return to court to seek to modify the original parenting plan. Contested custody proceedings, including modification proceedings, can present some of the most challenging and...
Due in part to the transient nature of modern society, Congress enacted legislation governing interstate custody disputes. The two major legislative Acts are the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (“UCCJEA”) and the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act...
In our practice at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie, LLC, we are often asked the following questions: If my spouse and I share physical custody of our children, do I still have to pay child support?; and Can my spouse get out of paying child support by requesting...
The “custody” word sometimes sends shivers down the spine of divorce litigants. However, this term is often misunderstood and can unnecessarily result in a high conflict divorce.
One of the thorniest issues that can arise between divorced parents occurs when one parent wishes to relocate with a minor child after child custody orders have been entered as part of a divorce judgment. Perhaps the parent wishing to relocate has landed her dream job...
What will occur if the parties cannot agree is an expensive, long and drawn-out case in which the children will become directly involved. · What is Legal Custody? Often at a consultation, a client will walk in and tell us he/she wants custody of the children. However,...
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