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A guardian ad litem is an attorney or a court-appointed advocate who is selected by a judge to represent the best interests of a child in a custody case.  In general, courts are required to...

Even though a guardian ad litem is an attorney, the guardian ad litem is usually allowed to talk directly with the parents, even when their attorneys are not present. This makes most parents in a...

Before you load the cars and throw the kids in the backseat for your summer vacation, you may want to review your divorce settlement agreement. It is important to know if it is legal for you to take...

You may be wondering who gets to stay in the family home during your divorce. There are some general rules and guidelines that most courts follow. In most situations, the court will permit the...

Parents are increasingly turning to mediation to help them overcome their differences relating to child custody. With the aid of an impartial third-party mediator, parents work to create a plan for...

Who pays for the travel expense when a parent moves out of town or out of state after a divorce? As a general rule, the parent exercising visitation pays for the transportation costs. When parents...