Question: My question is about child custody laws and how my history of drug problems will affect my chances at child custody. I have had problems with drugs when I was younger, but I have been clean and sober for years now. How much is my past drug use going …
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Question: What evidence is needed to prove the mother of my two children is a drug addict and should not be awarded child custody? We are not married, but my name is on the birth certificate. I want sole child custody because she has a history of mental illnesses and …
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Question: Can an email sent by my ex-wife to a fake online profile I made be used as evidence in a child custody modification? My ex-wife is dating a convicted felon who she brings around our kids, though she repeatedly denies it in court. I created an online profile, friended …
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Roughly 2.5 million domestic violence cases are reported each year; more than 1 million are false reports. A system originally designed to protect against violent acts is now being used as a strategical tactic in divorce and child custody cases. The powerful 30-minute documentary “DVI: The Inside Story” examines the …
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By Tara N. Brewer Special to DadsDivorce.com False allegations are gaining popularity in domestic disputes as more and more people are using them not for protection but for legal strategy. Nowhere is a false allegation more prevalent than in child custody cases where every claim, no matter how baseless, requires …
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By Matt Allen Editor, DadsDivorce.com A DUI is never a good thing to have on your record, especially when you’re fighting for child custody. But depending on the circumstances, your background and your behavior, a DUI is not necessarily a deal breaker.
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By Kevin Mammola Divorce Lawyer, Cordell & Cordell Divorce is a highly charged, emotional time for all parties involved. When tempers are high, and fuses are short, trouble can arise that might lead to orders of protection being issued. I recently came across a situation where an argument between a …
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Question: How can I protect myself from false allegations when arguing in a divorce and child custody case? Every time I get in a verbal argument with this individual, she falsely accuses me creating a violent home environment and threatens to call the police to remove me. What are some …
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Men comprise 25-50% of all intimate partner violence victims in a given year yet there is little research focusing specifically on male victims of domestic violence, according to Denise Hines, a research assistant professor at Clark University. Her recent study was the first to link Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to …
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Question: I had an order of protection against my ex-wife on behalf of our daughter because of child abuse and neglect. Now that the order has ended, my ex is requesting the court provide her with visitation rights. Is there anything I can do to keep her from having parenting …
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