Sentences with phrase «initial child custody determinations»

In addition, Georgia requires parents to submit a parenting plan to the courts for initial child custody determinations and modifications.

If you are involved in a child custody dispute, whether it is the initial child custody determination or a child custody modification, you would be wise to consult a family law attorney in your jurisdiction to help you learn about the law and the standard for custody determination in your area and how these laws apply to your specific situation.

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After separation, a court will make an initial determination on child custody.

The 1997 legislation replaces any prior legislation, which was found to be inconsistent with the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act with regard to determination of initial child custody.

In an initial custody determination, the trial court has «the widest discretion to choose a parenting plan that is in the best interest of the child.»

Once the initial custody determination has been made if either parent wants to change the custody arrangement they have to show the court, first and foremost, that there has been a substantial change in circumstances which effect the best interests of the child.

So it is vitally important the issues, problems and conflicts be resolved in the initial determination of child custody.

The UCCJEA provides that only the child's «home state» may make an initial custody determination, which is generally the state where the child has lived for at least six months.