child custody

How do you feel about shared physical custody?

Do you believe that shared custody is more beneficial for a child than the standard custody arrangement where one parent has custody and the other has visitation? What do you see as the drawbacks...

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im new to this site so not sure how this works im looking for info on getting custody of my daughter but also moving to another state with her

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Have you ever felt like turning back time i have felt that way but it still don't change who a person is How do you feel about this subjuct

Does Money talk over custody battles?

I am wondering if money helps in a situation over custody. I had a friend tell me she lot custody to the father but all because he has lot of money? I am just wondering if this is to be...

My ex wont let my son see my family:(

My ex & I had a then 6 yr old son & I moved from WA state to AR Aug 06 to be near my Dad & for a new start. I brought my son with me. My ex promptly came and got my son after aquiring a court order....

Trial Court Properly Exercised Jurisdiction

Sufficient Contact Was Apparent   Where both minor child and petitioner had a significant connection with Illinois where the child was born in Illinois in March, 1974 and resided here until...

Threshold Standing Required When Seeking Custody

Seeking Custody   When seeking custody of a child under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, 750 ILCS 5/102 et seq. or the Probate Act, a non-parent must meet a threshold...

Child's Home State Was New Mexico, Not Illinois

___Held Improper   Illinois court was without jurisdiction to entertain plaintiff’s complaint to modify the child custody provisions of a divorce decree where the child’s home...

Threshold Standing Requirement When Seeking Custody

When seeking custody of a child under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, 750 ILCS 5/102 et seq. or the Probate Act, a non-parent must meet a threshold standing requirement; to...

Natural Parent Has Superior Right To Third Person

In child-custody disputes it is an accepted presumption that the right or interest of a natural parent in the care, custody and control of a child is superior to the claim of a third person; but the...