Issues
that are faced by divorcing couples with children include first and foremost -
Who gets custody? Followed
immediately by: Where and how often will visitation rights be granted?
How
much child support can be expected? What recourse does the custodial parent have
if promised support is withheld?
Although traditionally
the mother has been awarded custody, today it is no longer unusual to see full
joint
custody arrangements, or the father successfully bidding for full custodial
care following a divorce.
International
custody laws are different in each country, while in the U.S. laws governing
custody, support & visitation vary from state to state
with federal law overlapping in some areas.
Around
the Web, find out where to get complete information on child custody and family
law in all 50 U.S. states, along with advice on the legal responsibilities of
child support (or how to get help if it is denied), with additional tips on negotiating
child visitation, and reducing the emotional trauma on children during a difficult
divorce proceeding ...
More about child custody around the Web:
Divorce
Source: Children & Divorce - A library of informational articles on
the effects of divorce on children, custody issues & child support, visitation
rights, with related online forums.
DivorceNet
- Custody & Visitation - Extensive information & resources on
the topic featuring specific laws & jurisdictions in all 50 U.S. states, with
related online forum.
FindLaw
- Divorce & Children - Feature articles on easing the strain on children,
tips for dads after divorce, custody decisions, visitation rights, child support
obligations & unpaid child support issues and enforcement.
Support
Guidelines.com - Resources and Links for Laypersons - Portal to a host
of online resources related to divorce, child custody, help for fathers with child
support payments, federal law and international child support information.
Family
Law - Wikipedia - The online encyclopedia offering extensive overviews
and related references and resources to more information on divorce, alimony,
child custody, support and visitation.
WomansLaw.org
- Custody Info - Helpful FAQ covering issues such as general custody rules,
and possible penalties for taking kids out of state.
Dad's
Divorce - Information
for fathers of divorce with advice on emotional issues, finances, child custody
& visitation with legal advice, online discussion forums.