Introduction -- Basics of divorce -- Basics of child custody -- Basics of child support -- When you decide to divorce : the first month -- Avoiding custody or support trial : alternatives to court -- Dealing with the court : paperwork and court hearings -- Going to trial -- Custody orders : living with, enforcing, and changing them -- Child support orders : living with, enforcing, and changing them -- Worst case scenarios : kidnapping, abuse, and interferences with custody -- Custody and support in military families -- The law : how to work with a lawyer and do your own legal research -- Appendix : 50-state charts -- Index.
Summary:
"Get the answers you need to agree on child support with your spouse. Nolo's Essential Guide to Child Custody & Support will teach you: the basics of the divorce process how to enforce custody and support orders how to deal with custody and support when your circumstances change "-- Provided by publisher. Provides strategic advice for the child custody portion of a divorce, sharing coverage of topics ranging from outlining a plan and hiring a lawyer to enforcing broken agreements and making changes.
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