Custody
- General information
- Definitions
- Who can get custody
- How the custody process works
- How will a judge make a decision about custody?
- If I have left the home where the abuser and my children currently live, will this hurt my chances of gaining custody?
- Do I need a lawyer?
- In which state do I file for custody?
- Are there exceptions to the “home state” rule?
- Can I change the state where the case is being heard?
- What are the steps for filing for custody?
- Can I get support for my children and myself?
- If I am getting divorced, can I take my kids out of the state?
- What is mediation? Will I have to go through mediation?
- After a custody order is in place
Updated:
December 8, 2020