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Understanding the Impact of Your Comments on Custody Proceedings

Child Custody Lawyer

Negative remarks give the impression that you’re unable to foster a healthy co-parenting relationship and may be sufficient grounds for a judge to deny you custody. Child custody is one of the most sensitive aspects of divorce, determining who will have custody of the child and who will pay child support. That said, it’s important … Read more

How the “Best Interest of the Child” Principle Affects Custody

Child Custody Laws Missouri

The “best interest of the child” principle is a fundamental concept in family law that plays a significant role in determining child custody arrangements during divorce or separation proceedings. In Missouri, child custody is awarded based on the “best interest of the child.” Unsurprisingly, this principle eludes first-time divorcees since the criteria to determine a … Read more

When is a Guardian ad Litem Appointed?

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Divorce cases can be very complicated when children are involved. At times, it is necessary to appoint a Guardian ad Litem. Divorce cases can get very complicated when children are involved. Apart from the emotional stress that the family members, especially the children, undergo, legal complications can prolong the divorce process and add to the … Read more

The Crucial Role of Evidence in Child Custody Battles

At The Betz Law Firm, our dedicated team is committed to assisting you in gathering the necessary evidence to bolster your child custody case. Child custody battles are emotionally charged legal disputes that determine children’s custody and visitation rights when their parents separate or divorce. The primary concern in these cases is the best interests … Read more