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Family Law Chapter 9
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best interests of the child
a standard of decision based on what would best serve the childs welfare
legal custody
the right and duty to make decisions about raising a child
split custody
siblings are in the physical custody of different parents
home state
state where the child has lived with a parent for atlease 6 months
parental kidnapping prevention act
a federal statute designed to combat child snatching and forum shopping
personal jurisdiction
the power of a court to render a decision that binds the individual defendant
child-support guidelines
state-mandated calculation of child-support payments
contempt
obstructing or assailing the authority
garnishment
a proceeding whereby a debtor's money or other property under the control of another
protective order
a court order directing a person to refrain from harming or harassing another person
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Family Law Chapter 9
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Family Law
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2010-03-08T16:32:59Z
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