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Change of Residence in Child Custody

Change of Residence in Child Custody

The change of residence of the person who has physical custody of a child does not automatically require a change of custody of the child or relitigation of the...

Custody Enforcement through Writ of Habeas Corpus

Custody Enforcement through Writ of Habeas Corpus

In some states, where one parent has been granted custody but the other parent or a nonparent has refused to return the child to the custodial parent,...

Preference of Child in Custody Determinations

Preference of Child in Custody Determinations

In awarding or modifying custody, one of the factors considered by a court is the preference of a child, However, the extent to which the court will...

Rights of Grandparents to Visitation

Rights of Grandparents to Visitation

Many states offer an avenue for grandparents to seek visitation with their grandchildren. While most states permit a grandparent to petition for rights of...

Best Interest of Child Test in Custody Determinations

Best Interest of Child Test in Custody Determinations

In deciding custody of a child, a judge or master, must determine what would be in the child's best interests. This standard is used whether the...