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Should You Hire a Lawyer
You are not required to have a lawyer to seek custody. The decision to proceed with or without a lawyer is left to each party. In making this decision you should be aware many people find that the paperwork required is complex. You should also be aware that if you decide not to use a lawyer, the other party may still use a lawyer and you may be at a disadvantage if you proceed without a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer you will be expected to know all the laws and court rules which apply to your case as if you were a lawyer.
If you decide to hire a lawyer, you may hire a lawyer for “full service” representation (handling every aspect of your case), or, you may hire a lawyer for “limited” representation (handling only a part of your case). A lawyer hired for “limited” representation may consult with you on a specific issue in your case, conduct legal or factual research for you, prepare your forms or other documents, advise you on litigation procedures or strategy, or represent you for one motion.
The court may make decisions that could have a significant impact on you. Free legal advice may be available to you through CLEAR (888) 201-1014 or from other legal services in your county. If you are the victim of domestic violence, there may be additional programs through the bar association to help you obtain free legal advice, or you may call the statewide Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 562-6025. Some counties have domestic relations or family law facilitators located in the courthouse who cannot provide legal advice, but, who can offer limited assistance in completing the necessary paperwork.
Mediation is a common way to resolve disagreements regarding child custody and visitation.
If parents cannot agree on child custody and visitation, most states require them to participate in a mediation session to work out a plan. If the mediation fails, the parents can pursue litigation of unresolved issues.
Definition:
In certain cases, the court orders that an adult supervisor is present during the non-custodial parent's visitation time.
Arbitration
Definition:
Arbitration is the process when the spouses decide to resolve their differences outside of court with the help of a third party arbitrator.
Paternity
Definition:
Paternity refers to the determination of who the legal father of the child is in order to settle child support and child custody.
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Mediation is a common way to resolve disagreements regarding child custody and visitation.
