When determining whether a child should testify in a divorce hearing, courts consider a number of different factors. Above all, they will want to make certain that the child is mature enough to testify. To that end, age is a significant factor, but not the sole determinant. The bottom line for judges is the child’s …
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Fathers Seeking Full Custody
It can be challenging for a father to win custody of his child. But courts are beginning to give fathers their due consideration as more dads fight for custody. If you are a dad seeking full custody of your child, there are a number of things to think about as you move forward. The Child’s …
When a Custodial Parent Passes Away
Dealing with any child custody issue is stressful, especially when the issue at hand involves the death of a custodial parent. When a custodial parent dies, the child may be given to the living non-custodial parent unless there are questions about the non-custodial parent’s ability to care for the child. Nonetheless, it is advisable to …