In custody disputes, sometimes parents argue over where jurisdiction lies. One parent may want to relocate to be closer to a support structure, or for employment purposes. The other person may want to stay in the state they are currently residing in. Parents must make these decisions together, or they may run afoul of the UCCJEA. The UCCJEA… Read More »What is the Uniform Child Custody Judicial Enforcement Act and Why is it Important to Custody?
There are two types of custody: Legal Custody and Physical Custody. Physical Custody is generally the one everyone thinks of when referring to custody. Physical Custody governs where the children live. Legal Custody has to do with a parent’s control or decision-making authority with regard to a child’s medical issues, religious upbringing, or education and schooling. This can guide… Read More »What are the Types of Custody?
