Marquez-Kelly Law

Child custody has two types. First is the physical custody and second, is the legal custody . Whether you can have legal or physical custody , the court will determine the decision. Whether it is a sole or joint custody , the decision will be based according to the best interest of the child. Physical Custody This refers to the residence where the child should live . It is granted by the court to a parent who they think as better fit to live with the child. A parent can have either sole or joint custody. Sole Physical Custody This means that only one parent can live with the child. The house of the parent with granted sole physical custody should be the home of the child. On the other hand, the other parent can only have limited visitation rights and his or her house will only be considered as a place to visit. Joint Physical Custody In this arrangement, both place of residence of the parents can be considered as the home of the child. This wou...

Getting a divorce is already mind cracking. Telling it to the children is another matter. The people who will be the most affected in a divorce are the children. Even though parents experienced heartbreak, children will also experienced the same if they found out that their parents are getting a divorce . Here are some tips on how to tell the news to the children . The decision is final. Unless you and your spouse is certain, refrain from telling the children about divorce. Keep it yourself until your decision of getting a divorce is final . Telling them a possibility might confuse them and affect their performance at school and at home. Timing is everything. Choosing the right time to break the news can make all the difference. It is important that you and your spouse are emotionally ready to support the kids at the time you tell them about getting a divorce. Do not tell them before important moments such before graduation, exam, prom, Christmas, birthdays, ...