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Modification of Custody based on Parental Unfitness

Modification of Custody based on Parental Unfitness

If subsequent to the time a court awarded joint or sole legal custody to a parent, the parent becomes unfit to have custody of the child, a court...

Emergency Jurisdiction Issues in Child Custody Proceedings

Emergency Jurisdiction Issues in Child Custody Proceedings

Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) and the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (PKPA), a court may...

Ability to Offset Past-Due Child Support against Tax Refunds

Ability to Offset Past-Due Child Support against Tax Refunds

Where an arrearage of child support has been determined, a child support enforcement agency may intercept the tax refund of the delinquent...

Termination of Visitation Rights

Termination of Visitation Rights

Only in vary rare situations will a court terminate a parent's rights of visitation. The standard used by courts in reaching the decision to terminate visitation is...

Child Custody Modification Agreements

Child Custody Modification Agreements

Whether the issues of custody and visitation were agreed upon by the parents or determined by a court after a custody hearing, the parents may later agree to...