When parents live apart, deciding who a child lives with and spends time with can be stressful and emotional. This page explains how custody and visitation work, how courts make decisions, and what your rights and options are.
This resource explains how to challenge paternity or respond if someone else is contesting it.
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Disaster Relief
This resource provides an overview of legal issues related to disasters, including disaster declarations, preparation steps, legal deadlines, and where to find help.
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Emergency Custody Orders & Hearings (Ex Parte Custody)
This resource explains ex-parte custody orders, which are emergency court orders made without the other parent's input, and are only available in limited situations.
