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If each parent is fully capable, will the court still give full custody to mom?

If both parents are wonderful, will the court still lean towards full custody to the mother? [Note: I am a divorce lawyer of 25 years. I am not bitter about “what happened to me in my divorce” as I am not divorced.…

What is the argument for hearing a child’s view in a custody decision?

What argument supports taking the views of a child into account when making custody determination? The argument is this: the judge cannot determine if such evidence is relevant if the judge never actually has such evidence to consider. In Utah (where I practice divorce…

How do you go through a custody battle and the only thing they can use is making up lies, manipulating the children to tell lies?

October 25, 2021

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If you want my answer, skip to paragraph three. 1. First, it may be the case (and it may be that you need to acknowledge) that the problem is not simply a matter of lies being told, but also a matter…

Why is it OK for a parent to be given custody without their kids’ consent?

May 28, 2021

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Why is it okay for a parent to be given custody without their kids consent or at least their input? This is a great question. I can’t speak for all lawyers, and the laws and rules governing what the courts…

What does it take to get the court to award custody to the father?

What does it take to get the court to award custody to the father? Either: A) a miracle or B) the mother has to be so clearly an unfit parent that the court cannot both i) award her custody and…

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If each parent is fully capable, will the court still give full custody to mom?

What is the argument for hearing a child’s view in a custody decision?

How do you go through a custody battle and the only thing they can use is making up lies, manipulating the children to tell lies?

Why is it OK for a parent to be given custody without their kids’ consent?

What does it take to get the court to award custody to the father?