Divorce Child Custody and Support 3

Question 1

What is 'virtual visitation'?

Accepted Answer

Court-supervised video calls as a substitute for in-person visits

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Supervised visits at a courthouse

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Visitation rights for grandparents

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Online court hearings for custody disputes

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The child's home state where they lived for the last six months

Answer

The state where the divorce was filed

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The state where the non-custodial parent lives

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Any state where either parent has lived

Question 3

What is a 'guardian ad litem' in a child custody dispute?

Accepted Answer

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

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An attorney representing the custodial parent

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A social worker who supervises visitation

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A financial advisor for child support matters

Question 4

What is a 'custodial interference' crime?

Accepted Answer

Withholding a child from the other parent in violation of a court order

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Arguing about custody in front of the child

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Requesting a custody modification

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Missing a scheduled custody exchange

Question 5

What happens to a custody order when one parent wants to relocate to another state?

Accepted Answer

The relocating parent must usually notify the other parent and may need court approval

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The parent can move freely without informing the court

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Custody automatically transfers to the non-moving parent

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The child must remain in the original state until age 18

Question 6

What is 'shared parenting' and how does it differ from traditional custody?

Accepted Answer

An arrangement emphasizing both parents' active involvement, often with more balanced time-sharing

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Both parents live together to raise the child

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The court appoints a third party to manage parenting decisions

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Parents take turns being the sole custodian year by year