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THE INTERPLAY OF STATUTES ON PARENTAL RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PARENT/CHILD CONTACT VII. TRIAL ISSUES A. Discovery Techniques The oral deposition can be extremely fruitful in a custody case. The opposing party should […]

THE INTERPLAY OF STATUTES ON PARENTAL RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PARENT/CHILD CONTACT VI. GUARDIANS AD LITEM  A. WHAT ARE THEIR ROLES AND DUTIES? 1. Appointment of Attorneys for Children. Sections 3150 through 3153

THE INTERPLAY OF STATUTES ON PARENTAL RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PARENT/CHILD CONTACT A. How Do You Divide the Child? Children of all ages need stable and frequent contact with both their parents.

THE INTERPLAY OF STATUTES ON PARENTAL RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PARENT/CHILD CONTACT D. USE OR MISUSE OF DOMESTIC ABUSE PROCEEDINGS TO AFFECT CUSTODY MODIFICATION Family Code 3022.5 provides as followsA motion by a parent for

THE INTERPLAY OF STATUTES ON PARENTAL RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PARENT/CHILD CONTACT IV. CUSTODY MODIFICATION PROCEEDINGS A. Applicable Burden of Proof 1. Prior Judicial Determination: A party seeking to change custody is required

THE INTERPLAY OF STATUTES ON PARENTAL RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PARENT/CHILD CONTACT III. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS A. Fee Arrangements 1. The attorney may not withhold a client’s file until the bill is paid. Academy

THE INTERPLAY OF STATUTES ON PARENTAL RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PARENT/CHILD CONTACT   C. Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act   The purposes of the UCCJA are:(a) To avoid jurisdiction custody conflicts