There are a number of areas of family law concerned specifically with the rights and treatment of Children; these include child custody, child support, and guardianship. Child custody refers to the rights and responsibilities of a parent to his or her Children, especially following divorce. There are a number of types of child custody; they govern where a child will live, the amount of contact each parent can have with the child, and other such divisions of responsibility. Guardianship refers to the court’s selection of an individual to act in the best interests of a ward (usually a minor) until the time that the ward can act independently. Child support is the term used when, due to separation or divorce, one of a child’s parents must provide a portion of his or her income to aid the other parent in raising the child. A Child Lawyer can be of aid when dealing with any facet of Child or Family Litigation, bringing you peace of mind concerning the wellbeing of your family.

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• Child Custody
  Your guide to Child Custody, including an overview and definition of Child Custody, a list and explanation of the various types of custody, as well as an explanation of how Child Custody is determined. There is also an overview of Child Visitation laws, problems that may arise during custody, information on parental relocation, and links to state laws concerning Child Custody.
• Child Support
  Your guide to understanding Child Support laws, including a helpful Glossary of Child Support terms, an overview of recieving, modifying, and enforcing Child Support orders, and a guide to determining which spouse pays Child Support. There is also a reference for dealing with unpaid Child Support and an elucidation of the tax implications of both paying and recieving Child Support. 
• Guardianship
  Your guide to understanding, obtaining, and maintaining Guardianship of children. This thorough overview also covers special issues of guardianship that deviate from the normal procedure.