Q: What is a marriage?
Q: What is a divorce?
Q: What is common law marriage?
Q: What is child support?
Q: How is child support calculated?
Q: How can I enforce the court order when my ex-spouse is delinquent on child support payments?
Q: What is contempt of court?
Q: What is child custody?
Q: What is a paternity test (DNA)?
Q: What are visitation rights?

Q: What is child custody?

A: Child custody is the court’s determination of which parent, relative or other adult should have physical and/or legal control and responsibility for a minor child/children (under 18 years of age).

Please review the content on this site for more detailed information that applies to state laws and individual situations. It is important to review your questions with an experienced family law attorney to ensure you are receiving all of the rights and benefits that you are entitled.

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