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Why do courts seem to rule against husbands so unfavorably regarding custody and alimony?

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Alimony and Support, Child Custody, Child Custody Modification, Child Support, Custody, Dirty Tricks, Divorce Fears, Divorce Law, Divorce Preparedness, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Finances, Joint Legal Custody, Joint Physical Custody, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Physical Custody, Women's Divorce Issues
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Sometimes a husband/father is legitimately ruled against in a child custody case because he is unfit to exercise custody. Sometimes that unfitness may be his own fault (he’s abusive and/or neglectful), other times the unfitness may be due to circumstances…
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How do I respond to parental alienation?

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Child Abuse, Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Co-parenting, Coping With Divorce, Divorce Fears, Divorce Preparedness, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mental Illness, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Parental Alienation, Parental Fitness, Parental Rights, Physical Custody, Sole Custody, Women's Divorce Issues
What can a parent do if, after the divorce, the other parent who has custody of the child turns the daughter against that parent? A parent in this situation can DO a lot of things, but the question is not…
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How did your parents’ divorce when you were a child affect your adult life?

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Amicable Divorce, Best Interest of the Child, Children in Divorce, Co-parenting, Coping With Divorce, Divorce Fears, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues
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My parents did not divorce, but I base my answer to this question on the experiences of my clients, whether it be how their own children reacted to their divorce or how my clients felt as children when their parents…
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Why do abusers sometimes get custody of their children?

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Abuse, Child Abuse, Child Custody, Custody, Dirty Tricks, Divorce Fears, Domestic Violence, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues
Simply (but accurately) put: they may intimidate, shame, and/or fool the other party into settling the custody case such that they agree to the abuser being awarded custody ; their resources may be so much greater than yours that they…
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After a divorce, is joint residential custody better or worse for the children?

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Best Interest of the Child, Child Abuse, Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Co-parenting, Custody, Custody Evaluation, Divorce Fears, Divorce Preparedness, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Physical Custody, Residency, Women's Divorce Issues
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Let’s indulge an analogy to answer this question. Is sugar good for you, or bad for you? It depends upon the circumstances. An occasional slice of cake or pie is a safe and pleasant way to enjoy sugar. ‘Nothing wrong…
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How many years is it likely to be before father’s rights are recognized as equal to mother’s rights in child custody cases?

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Child Custody, Co-parenting, Custody, Divorce Fears, Divorce Law, Divorce Preparedness, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Uncategorized
Not many. In fact, in many jurisdictions this has already occurred (many states have, in the past few years, passed laws that presume joint equal custody is in the child’s best interest).[1] In other jurisdictions it’s just around the corner.…
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Have you ever told a client he/she would be better off settling a case, only for the client to take the case to trial anyway?

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Attorney Fees, Coping With Divorce, Divorce Costs, Divorce Court, Divorce Fears, Divorce Law, Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness
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Yes, and most of the time when a client decides to take a case to trial over a client’s advice the client does worse than he/she would have if he/she had taken the settlement offer. But not always. Which is…
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2018 UT App 181 – Chaparro v. Torero – default judgment, findings of fact, child custody

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Best Interest of the Child, Child Custody, Child Custody Modification, Custody, Custody Evaluation, Dirty Tricks, Divorce Fears, Divorce Law, Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Procedure, Evidence, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Parental Rights, Physical Custody, Utah Code, Utah Court of Appeals, Utah Court of Appeals Decisions, Utah Law, Women's Divorce Issues
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2018 UT App 181 – Chaparro v. Torero THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS ELDA CHAPARRO, Appellant, v. ENRIQUE TORERO, Appellee. Opinion No. 20170494-CA Filed September 20, 2018 Second District Court, Ogden Department The Honorable Ernest W. Jones No. 134901419 Randall…
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How to Identify a Good Divorce Lawyer, from the Client’s Perspective

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Amicable Divorce, Coping With Divorce, Divorce Attorneys, Divorce Costs, Divorce Fears, Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness
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Unfortunately, it’s almost impossible to identify a good lawyer without using his/her services for a while to see if you “got it right” on your choice. There are, however, a few good rules of thumb to help you avoid a…
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Do I need a separate room for my daughter?

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Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Coping With Divorce, Dirty Tricks, Divorce Fears, Divorce Law, Divorce Preparedness, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Parental Rights, Parenting Plan, Women's Divorce Issues
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As a single father I can only afford a one bedroom apartment for me and daughter, what alternatives do we have? Most courts will not penalize you for having a small residence. Most courts won’t penalize you for you and…
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Have you ever dealt with parental alienation?

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Children in Divorce, Divorce Fears, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Parental Alienation, Women's Divorce Issues
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Yes, but from the perspective of being the divorce lawyer for the alienated parent. Let me tell you, unless the alienating parent is so ham-handed in his or her efforts that the alienation is manifestly undeniable, proving parental alienation is…
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What’s the best way to decide who takes the children when a couple splits?

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Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Divorce Fears, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues
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I’ll tell you one thing, it’s not the illusory “standard” (that’s not really a standard in the first place) of the “best interest of the child” that everybody talks about. The goal of a child custody award should be the…
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What is the safest way to break up with an abusive partner?

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Abuse, Divorce Fears, Divorce Preparedness, Domestic Violence, Men's Divorce Issues, Mental Illness, Women's Divorce Issues
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What is the safest way to break up with an abusive partner? I heard many horror stories and afraid I might be next. While there is no one “proper” way to break up with an What is the safest way…
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Dealing with Your Spouse During the Divorce Process

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Abuse, Amicable Divorce, Children in Divorce, Coping With Divorce, Dirty Tricks, Divorce Fears, Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mental Illness, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Personality Disorders, Preparing for Divorce, Women's Divorce Issues
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QUESTION: What are some pointers that you may have in getting along with your ex-spouse to be during the process of a divorce? What advice do you have to keep it from escalating badly during this difficult time? ANSWER: Suggest…
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