The usual situation you’d be dealing with in that kind of an investigation is what’s called failure to protect.
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Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
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Family law courts exist for a couple of purposes, one of the big ones being child custody, child visitation, and child support.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
Under Title 43, there is a specific rule that says the court must consider domestic violence when discerning the best interests of the child.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
If a child voices an opinion that they want to live with the other parent, it could certainly be something that the court will consider.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
If the kid is presumed to be able to form an intelligent opinion it may be given some weight in the courtroom.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
This is a particular pitfall for you guys who are unmarried and another good reason, do not sit on your rights guys, seriously, don’t.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
According to Dad’s Rights Attorney, “Status quo means basically this is the starting position. This is quote-unquote, the “normal.”
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
If you’re dealing with anything contested though, and when I say contested, 99% of the time you want a court reporter.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
The first thing to understand is you don’t get one automatically in civil cases of any kind, and that includes family law cases.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
If you show a lot of emotion in court, the danger is that it could be interpreted a certain way, not in your favor.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
One potential problem right out of the chute with the nesting agreement is if you and the ex do not get along well.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
A nesting agreement’s a good idea if you’re looking to provide some short-term continuity for your children.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
You still want to be able to take action and you don’t want her to appear out of the woodwork and take the kids back.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
Take Action. Your lawyer will draft an application for emergency custody or an application for an emergency.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
If you do have a massive blowout with her, you run the risk of her trying to use that to get a protective order.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
You cannot be a sugar daddy to her while you’re getting divorced. That’s going to bite you in the like you won’t believe, and that looks bad.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
Divorce is upsetting, and disruptive to the children already, and shuffling them all over creation is not going to make it any easier on them.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
If you’re dealing with an ex who won’t let you see your child for any reason, you need to get after that as soon as possible.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
A default judgment is a binding judgment in favor of either party based on some failure to take action by the other party.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
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