Christal Stephens
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Child Custody Expert
Christal Stephens Quick Facts
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- Child Custody, Parenting
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- Custody X Change, www.custodyxchange.com
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Creating Effective Child Visitation Schedules
Parents going through a custody battle or divorce will find that the child visitation schedule is the core of any custody agreement. The schedule will set forth the details of when the child will spend time with each parent. It should contain a regular residential schedule as well as schedules for holidays and vacations.
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Retaining Control of Your Own Parenting Plan
Would you allow the person behind the counter at the burger place to make your lunch selection for you? Would you let the girl folding T-shirts at the mall select clothing for you? Would you let the manicurist at the salon choose your nail length and color? For the majority of people, the answer to all of these questions is “NO”. Interestingly enough, people that would not permit other people to make minor decisions for them surrender their ability to make decisions regarding the custody of their children.
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Parenting Plan Templates vs. Court Forms: Does it Make a Difference?
One of the tasks you will be asked to complete during your child custody case is to create a parenting plan for your child. A parenting plan should contain the custody arrangements for your child and some basic philosophies for raising your child. Your plan, once approved by the court, shall become a binding contract that both you and your ex will be legally obligated to follow.
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How to Make the Best Child Custody Agreements for Joint Custody
Agreeing to share custody of your children is a positive step towards co-parenting and is often better for children than sole custody is.
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Happily Married? Create a Child Custody Schedule
People do not get married with the intention of getting a divorce. On their wedding days, people envision themselves spending the rest of their lives with the person they form a union with at the altar. Unfortunately, American divorce statistics indicate that 41-50% of first marriages, 60-67% of second marriages, and 73-74% of third marriages end in divorce. The incidence of divorce is only slightly lower for married couples who have children. Roughly 50% of American children will experience the divorce of their parents.
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