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General Child Custody Articles

Overall advice
How to avoid court, people to know in a custody case and overall child custody rules

Types of custody
The many types of custody: legal, physical, joint, sole, split and beyond

Steps
Information to get you from the start of a case to the end

Age-based guidelines
Tips for parenting plans and schedules based on your child's age

Legal concepts
Learn about interstate custody, custody professionals and more

Guides for family members
Advice specific to fathers, unmarried parents, stepparents and grandparents

Special circumstances
Help for families who live in different states, need supervised visitation, etc.

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