Often Child Custody is the first thing on the minds of parents when there is a split in their relationship. When parents are not married:
- One parent will need to file a Petition to Establish Parental Relationship. This petition, which is also called a Paternity Action, is used when there are no existing court orders for Child Custody.
- Once filed and served, the respondent has 30 days to respond. If there is no response, custody will be addressed by a default hearing. If there is a response, they will go to trial and the judge will rule.
- Once this Petition is filed, they can also request temporary orders and file a Request for Order which will address custody, visitation and support for the children in a much shorter time frame.
- If the parents have existing custody orders and wish to modify or change them, they can also file a Request for Order.
When parents are married and decide to separate:
- one parent can file a petition to address custody, visitation and support for children.
- If a parent decides to file for Divorce or Legal Separation, he/she can file for temporary orders by filing a Request for Order while the Divorce or Legal Separation is in progress.
Legal Action Workshop offers a LOW FLAT FEE for the Petition ($625) or the Request for Order ($550) so that Child Custody can be addressed in an affordable way. We can also provide an experienced Family Law Lawyer in court as needed.
For more information regarding Child Custody & how to get it, call Legal Action Workshop @ 1-800-HELP-444 (1-800-435-7444) or visit our website www.LegalActionWorkshopLAW.com.