Child Custody

Child Custody, Visitation and Support in Texas

With the divorce rate in the United States above 50%, more parents are being faced with difficult situations involving their children. Whether it’s difficulty seeing them on a regular basis, being denied visitation altogether, watching their children be neglected or abused, not receiving enough child support, or not receiving any monetary support at all, parents increasingly find themselves in the court debating issues that involve their children. This book is designed to let parents know their legal rights and help them take their case through the court system.

In simple language, this book tells you:

–How to get custody in Texas
–How to understand Texas family court procedure
–How to modify a custody, visitation, or support order
–How to take in case of kidnapping or abuse
–How to get sole or joint custody
–How to terminated parental rights
–How to calculate child support in Texas
–How to prove paternity

Read more…Child Custody, Visitation and Support in Texas, 2E (Legal Survival Guides)

The Custody Wars: Why Children Are Losing The Legal Battle

An impassioned argument for the restoration of children’s rights to the foreground of family law

Drawing on a wealth of legal cases and research-as well as on the personal stories of families caught in these disputes-Mary Ann Mason presents a program for reform that is certain to change the terms of the debate on child custody, one of the most highly charged topics on the national agenda.

“A brilliant, highly readable book that not only points to shocking court and mediation policies but proposes sensible remedies that could be enforced tomorrow. The Custody Wars is essential reading for judges, attorneys, mental health practitioners, mediators and responsible parents everywhere.” -Judith Wallerstein, Ph.D., author of Second Chances and Surviving the Breakup

Good Parenting Magazine: Divorce: The Custody Wars: Why Children Are Losing The Legal Battle, And What We Can Do About It

Child Custody Made Simple

CHILD CUSTODY MADE SIMPLE is an indispensable guide to the strange, sometimes bewildering world of family courts. Written in clear, simple language, it answers many questions posed by separated, divorced, and never-married parents. Packed with expert tips and techniques, this informative book unlocks the secrets of family law, and shows you how to succeed in the brave new world of single parenting.

In CHILD CUSTODY MADE SIMPLE you learn:
- What custody decisions are really based on.
- Who usually wins a custody trial.
- Where to find the best lawyer.
- How to save thousands of dollars on legal fees.
- When to fire your lawyer–and when not to.
- How to respond to emergencies such as domestic violence, parental kidnappings, false allegations, and custodial interference.
- Why judges follow support guidelines–and how to influence them.
- Five strategies to improve your chances of collecting child support.
- Eleven ways to enforce a child support order.
…and much, much more!

You owe it to yourself and your children to read this book!

Read more…Child Custody Made Simple: Understanding the Law of Child Custody and Child Support