A custody hearing is a formal legal meeting where a judge decides who will be responsible for taking care of a child or children when their parents are unable to agree. Full definition
His efforts ensure fair treatment for you in child custody hearings by allowing you to be a part of your child's life. (sethadamslawfirm.com)
A temporary custody hearing occurs when one person seeks temporary custody of a child pending a final resolution of the custody matter. (info.legalzoom.com)
Further, when preparing for a custody dispute, parents should consider which individuals might serve as witnesses during custody hearings. (info.legalzoom.com)