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How Do You Prove the Best Interests of the Child?

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Table of ContentsWhat Are the Best Interest Factors?Best Interest Factors for Decision-Making ResponsibilitiesBest Interest Factors for Allocation of Parenting TimeHow Do You Show Best Interests of the Child?Who Determines the Best Interests of the Child?What is Not in the Best Interests of the Child?Interactions Between a Child’s Parents The legal term “best interests” is a

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What is Maintenance in a Divorce Settlement?

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Table of ContentsWhat You Need to Know About MaintenanceMarital misconduct – by either party – is not relevant.Maintenance can be awarded against a party’s income or property.Gender isn’t relevant.Factors the Court ConsidersIs Your Spouse Pursuing An Award of Maintenance?Types of Maintenance in a Divorce Maintenance, formerly known as alimony, is a relief granted to a

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