Introduction This blog post will discuss the consequences of a parent’s refusal of drug testing in child custody cases. Refusal of drug testing in child custody cases can have significant legal ramifications for parents that the Court asks to submit to these tests. The Court can order parents to submit to drug testing out of concern for the child’s best…
Co-parenting brings certain challenges to the parental relationship However, working together with a parent who has anger problems creates an even more challenging situation. And, of course, anger can be quite harmful and keep both parents in a non-productive cycle. If you are the parent who is likely to be more reasonable, you might want to use strategies that will…
Being separated from your spouse or other parent of your child can be a difficult situation when it comes to co-parenting. Unfortunately, sometimes it can be difficult for the parents to reach parenting agreements. When parents are unable to settle any disagreements or unable to reach agreements, then you are left with no choice but to seek a request for orders from the Court. Here are a few tips to follow prior to filing for any such order or faced with attending court or private mediation:
In the case where the parents are unable to reach a custody agreement, either parent may file formally ask the Court to issue custody orders.
There are two types of custody orders: The first type is legal custody which involves decisions regarding the health, education, and welfare of the children. The other type of child custody is known as physical custody. Physical custody involves decisions as to where the children resides.
There are two (2) forms of legal custody: Sole legal custody or joint legal custody. Sole legal custody is where only one parent has the right and responsibility to make important decisions regarding your child’s health care, education, and welfare.
The parent who has been granted legal custody will make the following decisions related to the parent’s minor children: