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Child Daycare - If a Parent Stops Paying it What Can be Done?

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Child Daycare is one of those items that ex's hate to pay. If they are capable of watching them at the time they sometimes look at it like they are forced to pay someone to keep their child from them. They may also feel that they are paying child support which should cover it. No matter what the disagreement, the outcome is that it is often the case that ex's may stop paying their share of Daycare. Child Daycare is a right that working parents have. It is typically a 50/50 split. The thought is that both parents have equal access to it and they both have a right to work. This is a separate agreement from Child Support. Anytime a parent stops or threatens to stop paying court ordered daycare this can be used as grounds to file a new motion. The motion you would want to file would be a wage assignment. Most Judges are willing to issue these as they don't constitute a change but are simply a way to enforce an existing order. In fact it is a right. **End Summary** Topics: child custody]]> child support]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Want to learn more about high conflict child custody resolution? Receive my brand new series Child Custody "Court Processes and Case Flow". Want to learn more about handling Child Custody Evaluation issues you can find it here. Ed Brooks knows firsthand how painful a High Conflict Child Custody battle can be.

Child Support - If a Parent Stops Paying it What Can be Done?

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

When a Child Support order is issued, it is generally expected that the parent who is paying will make those payments on time and in full. There is often grumbling that accompanies it, but what happens when the parent threatens to stop paying or the do stop paying? Should you go back to court, you already have an order they aren't following. Where can you turn? If your agreement was not formalized, then you will want to file a motion and head too court. If your agreement was a formal court order you will still want to head back to court. But in both cases you will want to ask for a wage assignment. This means that the burden of payment will shift from the parent to the parents employer. Now that the employer must make sure that support money is withheld from each check in most cases your circumstances will improve substantially. In the rare case where the employer is friendly with the other parent you may still see problems. Well, you have recourse there too. As it turns out, if Child Support is not paid from payroll deduction, the employer is held personally responsible for any unpaid amounts. **End Summary** Topics: child custody]]> child support]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Want to learn more about high conflict child custody resolution? Receive my brand new series Child Custody "Court Processes and Case Flow". Want to learn more about handling Child Custody Evaluation issues you can find it here. Ed Brooks knows firsthand how painful a High Conflict Child Custody battle can be.

Child Custody - Does and Unwed Parent Have to Allow Visitation?

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The biggest difference between unwed parents and a childless married couple that is divorcing is that the unwed parents will continue to come in contact with each other while the childless couple will both go on their separate ways. As an unwed parent the child custody landscape always looks rocky. While it is intuitively obvious that married couples will go through a divorce process, there is nothing intuitive about being an unwed parent and going to court. So what is an unwed parent to do? To me it seems that divorce for a childless couple is far less complicated than the custody process for an unwed couple. But the process for any parents will be very similar. One of the first things to do is establish paternity. This can normally be done by signing a document. If paternity is in question the court can order a DNA paternity test. Once paternity is established, the rest of the process can proceed. The most important thing on any parents mind is the question of visitation. If the parents were never married and did not live together, how do they determine visitation, or is it even necessary? The short answer is yes. **End Summary** Topics: child custody]]> child visitation]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Want to learn more about high conflict child custody resolution? Receive my brand new series Child Custody "Court Processes and Case Flow". Want to learn more about handling Child Custody Evaluation issues you can find it here. Ed Brooks knows firsthand how painful a High Conflict Child Custody battle can be.

Child Custody - Can Anyone Get a Copy of a the Child Custody Order?

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

One of the greatest rights we have in the US is the right to a trial by a jury of our peers. Along with this right comes the responsibility of serving on a jury. Of course the reason this all works is because our judicial system is based on a model of openness and that openness allows court records to be accessed by the public as an assurance of keeping the system in balance. While the court system routinely allows the general public unfettered access to court records there are a few exceptions. The court does seal records occasionally (usually in Criminal Court), but in Family Court they are normally available to view or get copies by anyone who asks for them. The exception being cases that have parents who had a child out of wedlock. This is done to protect the child from becoming ostracized by the public. In order to view a case file or get copies of a case file you need to visit the Family Courthouse. Go to the Clerk's office and ask for the file by the names of the parties. **End Summary** Topics: child custody]]> win child custody]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Want to learn more about high conflict child custody resolution? Receive my brand new series Child Custody "Court Processes and Case Flow". Want to learn more about handling Child Custody Evaluation issues you can find it here. Ed Brooks knows firsthand how painful a High Conflict Child Custody battle can be.

Child Custody False Accusations - Two Tools You Can Use to Defend Against This Very Personal Attack

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

There is nothing that is more surprising or hurtful than the bitter sting of a personal attack. And no attack is more personal than being falsely accused of something that involves your child. Whether it is an accusation of directly harming the child like a physical assault, or mental abuse, or if it is an accusation in an attempt to keep you from seeing your child like drug, or alcohol abuse it is all very personal. One of the worst things about it is that you realize, in a very personal way, how venerable everyone is to these false accusations. Of course the focal point that makes this such a horrendous offense is that it could cost you time and even a relationship with your child. And it is that hard wired genetic parental sense of protection that gets triggered. It isn't really about you, it is about keeping your child safe. And here you are being faced with leaving them in the protection of someone who has no problem with harming their relationship. The 2 major problems you typically face with false allegations are: 1: The element of surprise. **End Summary** Topics: Child Custody False Allegations]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Ed Brooks knows firsthand how painful a High Conflict Child Custody battle can be. Ed has created a site where parents can get advice on how to handle all aspects of a high conflict Child Custody battle. If you want to learn more about handling False Allegations issues you can find it here.

False Allegations, Dishonest Tactics, What does a Honest Parent to do?

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

When an upstanding, sincere, hardworking parent getâ€™s surprised by an indignant ex it can really upset you to the core. When all you ever vowed to do was be the best parent and partner you could be. When the union ended you had no idea that you were going to be coerced to explore the boundaries of the outlandish and twisted too. Once youâ€™ve spent an eternity with someone, shared happiness, sorrow, triumphs, and failures together, you may take for granted that even if you canâ€™t stay together at least you can cooperate together for the best interest of your child. Maybe you didnâ€™t spend an eternity married but still had a child together, the same level of trust gets presumed. And even if you only were acquainted with each other for a short time you never gave anyone cause to believe you were a horrifying person. No matter which scenario fits you, it all ends up with you having the other parent falsely accuse you of a thing that could not be farther from the truth. Why would they do that? **End Summary** Topics: Child Custody False Allegations]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Ed Brooks has personal experience in how problematic a High Conflict Child Custody battle can be. Ed has created a site where parents can get advice on how to handle all aspects of a high conflict Child Custody battle. If you want to learn more about handling False Allegations issues you can find it here.

High Conflict Child Custody False Allegations, Mean Tactics, What is an Honorable Parent to do?

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

When an respectable, sincere, tireless parent getâ€™s surprised by an infuriated ex it can definitly shake you to the core. After all, the only thing you ever promised to do was be as good a parent and partner you could be. When the partnership ended you had no idea that you were going to be forced to explore the boundaries of the off-the-wall, and twisted too. After youâ€™ve spent years with someone, shared happiness, sadness, triumphs, and losses together, you take for granted that even if you canâ€™t stay together at least you can work together for the best interest of your child. Maybe you didnâ€™t spend eons married but still had a child together, the same level of trust gets assumed. Even if you only knew each other for a short time you never gave them a reason to believe you were a horrible person. No matter which scenario fits you, it all comes down to having your childâ€™s other parent untruthfully accuse you of something that isn't true. Why would they do that? Because they are terrified, things arenâ€™t going well for them or even worse, things are going well for you. **End Summary** Topics: Child Custody False Allegations]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Ed Brooks knows just how problematic High Conflict child custody battles can be. Ed has created a site where parents can get advice on how to handle all aspects of a high conflict Child Custody battle. If you want to learn more about handling False Allegations issues you can find it here.

Determining Custody How Does the Court Decide Who the Child Resides With?

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

If there is one specific thing that tears at a mothers or fathers heart it is the subject of custody. Determining who gets custody and visitation is different in every case. There is no exact formula to follow, but there are guidelines and principles you will want to go on to insure that your children get the best possible outcome. I often hear people talk about custody, when standing in line, but they have no concept what the meaning of the word is. Does it make you wonder then that people are so mixed up and frightened about this? So letâ€™s determine what we are really talking about here. There are two kinds of custody that the court contemplates: â€¢ Legal Custody The right to make decisions regarding education, medical care, dental care, and religion.. â€¢ Physical Custody The rights of parents regarding where the child will live. Jointâ€ Legal or Physical Custody is the term used when both parents are granted the same rights. Keep in mind that the child's living arrangement doesnâ€™t need to be an equal split for a parent to enjoy this right. **End Summary** Topics: Child Custody Evaluation]]> Custody Evaluation]]> 730 Custody Evaluation]]> Child Custody Mediation]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Ed Brooks has personal experience in how rocky High Conflict child custody battles can be. Ed has created a site where parents can get advice on how to handle all aspects of a high conflict Child Custody battle. If you want to read more about how to Win Child Custody issues you can find it here.

High Conflict Child Custody 4 Real Tips on Filing Your Court Papers

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

There are few events in life that strain a personâ€™s nerves more than fighting on your child's behalf for the legal right just to parent them. When you were there when your child was born and felt the bond and connection between you, you nurtured that bond through their infancy and now find those feelings, you feel to be a divine trust, challenged by the ex. You must know how critical it is to get this right. The broadest problem you face in a high conflict child custody dtruggle is that your opponent probably knows you better than anyone else. At one time you divulged your largest hopes, dreams and fears in this person and now that trust is not only broken, that knowledge is being used against you in the most awful and hurtful way possible. It is being used to keep you away from your child. The reason I state the obvious is that the complete lack of trust you now have will make you extremely guarded when it comes time to submitting your court documents. You will be tempted to cut down on what you are asking and resistant to provide documentation to prove your position. **End Summary** Topics: child custody]]> child support]]> child visitation]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Ed Brooks is experienced in how problematic "High Conflict" child custody battles can be. Ed has created a site where parents can get advice on how to handle all aspects of a high conflict Child Custody battle. If you want to read more about Child Visitation issues you can find it here.