CDS CDS Child Custody & Parenting Plans 2

Question 1

What distinguishes legal custody from physical custody?

Accepted Answer

Legal custody involves decision-making rights; physical custody determines where the child lives

Answer

Legal custody covers the right to make major decisions about the child's life, while physical custody determines the child's primary residence.

Question 2

A Parenting Coordinator (PC) in a high-conflict divorce case primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Help parents implement their parenting plan and resolve day-to-day disputes

Answer

A Parenting Coordinator assists high-conflict parents in implementing the parenting plan and resolving minor disputes without repeated court intervention.

Question 3

What is a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in a child custody case?

Accepted Answer

A court-appointed advocate who represents the best interests of the child

Answer

A Guardian ad Litem is appointed by the court to independently investigate and advocate for the child's best interests in custody proceedings.

Question 4

Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), which state typically has jurisdiction over a child custody case?

Accepted Answer

The child's home state, where the child has lived for at least six months

Answer

The UCCJEA grants jurisdiction to the child's home state, defined as where the child has lived for at least six consecutive months prior to the custody proceeding.

Question 5

In a high-conflict divorce, a CDS specialist should recommend which approach to parenting communication?

Accepted Answer

Suggest using a documented co-parenting communication app or written logs

Answer

Co-parenting communication apps like OurFamilyWizard create documented, neutral records of communication, reducing conflict and providing evidence if disputes escalate.

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CDS CDS Child Custody & Parenting Plans 2