Child Custody Case Studies

     According to many the custody of a child should be determined with the best interest of the child in mind. However, it is not easy for a

Child custody have been an issue for many years but no clear rules have been established until approximately in the 1970’s. In the early colonial years, the arrangement was unappealing to children and their mothers and possibly doing psychologically damage. Luckily, history has evolved and children’s well-being has become a priority in divorce cases.

In the case of Bruce and Douglas [2014] FamCA80, proceedings relate to parenting arrangements for the child L Douglas, between the applicant Ms Bruce, who is the child’s mother, and the respondent Mr Douglas, who is the child’s father. The child, aged two and a half years at the time of the hearing, has lived with her mother since her birth in April 2011, and has spent very limited time with her father. The mother seeks orders that the child

With fault based divorce in the 1960s, child custody depended primarily on the child’s age. If the child was under seven years old, also known as the ‘tender years,’ the mother would receive physical custody. This was because of the belief at the time that women are good caregivers and it was their job to take care of the children at home. However, if the children were older, custody would be granted to the parent of the same sex. Sometimes judges would also award custody of children dependent on martial or sexual conduct of the spouses. When custody was awarded in this way, the presiding judge could be more focused on the rights of the parents than what is best for the child in that situation. Either way, it was quite noticeable that child custody was based on the judge and their opinion, which could change from case to case.

The lawyers highly support a joint custody that would benefit the child. The lawyers argue the case on two different aspects.

The Father (Appellant) and Mother (Appellee) had a child together in 2004. The parents were never married. The child lived at times with each of the parents separately, and at other times with both parents together in the same

Child custody disputes can be the most difficult, contentious element of any divorce, especially when the other party is using the child as leverage or a weapon. You may be convinced your former partner is an unfit parent, but without evidence, your allegations may not carry much weight in family court.

Today, the subject about children custody is commonly discussed about. Children are often left to the hands of those who are thought to be “better.” A child’s environment and the care he/she receives is a major point in deciding where the custody of the child land. Many parents lose their children due to their “inability” to raise their child. A good amount of kids are torn away from their parent’s love and affection due to the parent’s financial status or other devastating reasons.

In order for nonparents to gain custody of children, they must establish a child-parent relationship; they must be able to rebut the presumption that the legal parent acts in the best interest of the child. Or.Rev.Stat. §109.119 (2015). The nonparents can rebut this presumption by proving that the legal parent is either unwilling or unable to care for their child. Id. The petitioner for custody is or has been the child’s primary caretaker. Id. If relief is denied the circumstances will be detrimental for the child. Id. The legal parent has fostered, encouraged or consented to the relationship between the children. Id. Lastly, the legal parent must unreasonably deny or limit contact between the child and the petitioner. Id. The

On Tuesday, November 29, 2016, this writer along with Inv. Hopkins and Inv. Lehn of the Metropolitan Police Department Youth And Family Services Division, Missing Person Unit were given this child custody investigation to investigate. .

Per Reporter: Stephen (paternal grandfather) has custody of the children. A court order signed by Judge Alphonso (8/19/14) states that Timothy (victim’s father) & mother (unknown) should not have contact with the children. Jill spoke with Harrison County CPS who confirmed that the case has been closed. The mother lives in Indiana and is uninvolved. Timothy is a convicted felon and has been in and out of jail since the children were young. Timothy has returned to Stephen’s home less than a year ago. On the night of 9/28/17, Timothy slapped Brianna because she was smarting off to Stephen. Stephen and Brianna were arguing over homework. Brianna has a red bruise on her left cheek. Underneath Brianna’s left eye it’s red and bruised; however, the

5- Should a battered spouse who refuses or is unable to sever the relationship with the battered lost custody of children?

On appeal, Father challenges the circuit court’s decision on his motion to modify custody, the circuit court’s denial of his motion to modify child-support, the circuit court’s decisions finding him in contempt and failing to hold Mother in contempt, and the grant court’s grant of attorney’s fees to Mother. Specifically, Father presents four questions for our review, which we rephrase as follows:

The father reported that they have been litigating for two years. He tried to negotiate for two years. He told her she can win, do what is best for Hudson. The father stated that the child should have both parents in his life. She wanted him to have no time with the child. He indicated that the parents was with Lannie Resnick. He indicated that they worked with Ms. Resnick from June to July of 2014. He believed they made no progress. He believes Ms. Resnick did not want a structured program of access. The father stated that Ms. Resnick stated that he could see the child over the summer however, there would be no overnights. He indicated that Ms. Resnick wanted the overnights to be based on how the child was doing. The father stated that he did not agree with no overnights. He wanted to have overnights with an

In the courts, the mediator has an essential role in the dissolution of marriages and relationships, especially when it comes to child custody. According to California Family Code 3161, the purposes of custody mediation proceedings are: