Family Law Chapter 9

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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