This is an extremely important case in the ongoing struggle to ensure that everyone has access to our justice system to resolve disputes such as who has custody of children after parents separate. (westcoastleaf.org)
State law requires both parents to provide financial support; the parent who does not have custody of the children typically pays support to the other parent. (info.legalzoom.com)
When married couples are either separated or pursuing a divorce, most states hold that both parents have custody of the child until a court order is entered stating otherwise. (info.legalzoom.com)