custody dispute

A custody dispute is a legal disagreement—often between parents—about who will have decision-making authority and where a child will live after separation or divorce. The court may decide custody and visitation based on what it believes is in the child’s best interests.

Custody evaluator reviewing parent checklist

The Custody Evaluator’s Secret Checklist — Parents Are Being Graded On These 12 Things

Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Legal Advice, Parenting / Jack Gilbert

Custody evaluators commonly assess 12 key factors when recommending parenting time and decision-making, from stability and parenting skills to co-parenting and credibility. Knowing what’s scored helps you avoid red flags and present consistent, child-focused behavior throughout the evaluation. This article breaks down each factor and how parents are “graded” in real custody evaluations. If you’re […]

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What is sole custody?

Child Custody Law, Divorce Law, Family Law / Jack Gilbert

Sole custody is a custody arrangement where 1 parent has primary authority over a child’s care and major decisions. The other parent typically may receive visitation or parenting time, but does not share decision-making power unless the court orders otherwise. This article explains how sole custody works, types of custody, and what courts consider. When

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