Creating A Great Impression In Court

If you have ever had to attend court in order to prove your innocence, you know how much your appearance and attitude can impact the proceedings. Unfortunately, all too many people misinterpret how they should dress and what they should do in court, which is why I decided to make this blog. This website is all about creating a great impression in court and understanding how to present yourself to the judge and jury. After all, you might be trying to defend your innocence to avoid potential jail time. Check out this blog for great tips that could help you to protect your freedom.

Children And A Relationship's End: What To Consider

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Marriage is not what it used to be. More and more people are refusing to tie the knot and are becoming, instead, domestic partners. When children are involved, that relationship may not be as free and easy as the couple might have assumed. To learn more about how children are protected even when the couple is not wed, read on.

What the Law Says

In most cases, the law stays out of relationships that end if the couple is not married. Some states do have domestic partner provisions that govern things like debts and property holdings of a couple that calls it quits. When it comes to minor-aged children of the relationship, though, the law takes a huge interest in things. However, the vast majority of failed relationships don't result in court orders even when the couple has minor children, and that is because the couple often makes their own agreement. It might not be in writing or legally binding, but many times, one party takes on the task of child custody while the one who makes the most money pays child support. They usually figure out the amount themselves and when the money is due is left up to the couple.

When That Doesn't Work

Unfortunately, casual agreements are not legally enforceable and things often do go wrong. One issue that few consider is applying for government help. Food stamps, housing assistance, and other forms of assistance require information about any minor-aged child's support system. Often, having court-ordered child support is a requirement of gaining public aid. Additionally, sometimes the child support provider loses their job, gets sick, or finds a new family and relationship. As the child's full physical custodian, you always have the right to ask the court to impose child support obligations on a parent.

If the Partner is Not the Parent

In many cases, the issue of child paternity can come up when someone is being asked to take on an 18-year plus financial commitment. In some cases, a DNA test might reveal that the paying party could not possibly be the biological parent of the child of the relationship. Judges, however, may not react to this news as you might expect. If the party has been acting as a father, if the true biological father cannot be located or has passed away, or if the child is already accustomed to being paid child support from this person, the judge could order that the payments continue.

Child support issues are no less complex for those not divorcing. Speak to a family law attorney for more information.  

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7 October 2021