Custody and visitation decisions are among the most difficult that judges make. Whether by statute, case law, or custom, all state and…
What is the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)? Enacted in 1994, and amended in 2000 and 2005, VAWA recognizes the severity of…
This model order is a tool designed to assist judges in drafting orders for the appointment of custody evaluators. The order and…
It is more likely than not, according to current research, 2 that judges presiding over contested custody cases will have to grapple…
Federal child support legislation dates back to the early 1950s. The genesis of the child support program arose from a series of…
Checklist for Children and Youth Exposed to Violence Please review below the different sections of the checklist.