Although Domestic Relations Law 70 and 240 and Family Court Act 651 authorize the court to determine custody of and the right to or visitation with minors, the terms “custody” and “visitation” are not ...

For the third year in a row, child custody will be a major focus of family law-minded legislators this coming General Assembly session. Proposed legislation would codify the standards that a judge ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Patricia writes about family law and tips for female lawyers. “Bird nesting (or nesting, as it is more commonly referred to) in a ...

Notice: This is part one of a two-part series on how school officials can address the child custody issues they could encounter on campus. Part 1 covers custody basics, and part 2 covers how these ...

BIG COOL DOWN THAT’S ALL COMING UP IN YOUR FORECAST IN JUST A FEW MINUTES. A NEW BILL RECENTLY PASSED BY THE FLORIDA HOUSE WOULD ALLOW COURTS TO REQUIRE PARENTS WHO SHARE CUSTODY OF CHILDREN TO USE ...

Even when custody is not decided by a court, the effects on the child are profound, as in the case of Rebecca Walker, the ...

The mission of school officials is to protect the children and staff while avoiding personal and district liability. A related objective is to prevent violence at the school resulting from child ...