What are the rules for child custody in a divorce?

What are the rules for child custody in a divorce?

Going through a divorce is tough enough. When there’s children involved, it can grow even more complicated. See these six rules of engagement to work on a child custody arrangement everyone can live with. After years of miscommunication and frustration, you and your spouse finally agree that divorce is the most logical next step.

How are child custody issues resolved in South Africa?

Other than child custody issues that can be resolved by the Children’s Court, disputes in relation to Child Relocation, Passport Disputes and Surname changes for minor children are dealt with in the various Provincial High Courts in South Africa where the child ore parties reside. Click here to read more…

What are the different types of child custody arrangements?

Types of Child Custody Arrangements Child custody can refer to where your children will live after divorce (physical custody), or who has the legal right to make decisions about their upbringing (legal custody). In each scenario, parents may jointly share the responsibility or the courts may award one parent solely.

Can a child live with both parents after a divorce?

Physical custody is the right to have your children live with you after a divorce. The right may be shared by both parents in a joint physical custody arrangement or granted to only one parent in a sole physical custody arrangement.

Going through a divorce is tough enough. When there’s children involved, it can grow even more complicated. See these six rules of engagement to work on a child custody arrangement everyone can live with. After years of miscommunication and frustration, you and your spouse finally agree that divorce is the most logical next step.

Who is the custodial parent in a divorce?

The IRS only cares about physical custody. The parent where the child lived more than 1/2 (or greater part) of the tax year (more than 183 nights) is the custodial parent.

How are parents separated under a divorce decree?

The parents: Are divorced or legally separated under a decree of divorce or separate maintenance, Are separated under a written separation agreement, or. Lived apart at all times during the last 6 months of the year, whether or not they are or were married.

Can a noncustodial parent attach to a divorce decree?

Post-2008 divorce decree or separation agreement. The noncustodial parent cannot attach pages from the decree or agreement instead of Form 8332 if the decree or agreement went into effect after 2008.