Articles Index

Child Custody Laws in the United States
Each state has different laws related to child custody. Find the child custody laws for all 50 states and learn whether or not your state presumes joint custody.

Parental Alienation Syndrome
Parental Alienation Syndrome is devastating to parents who are continually excluded from their children's lives. Find out more about PAS and what you can do if you suspect your ex is turning your child against you. Includes specific examples of PAS behaviors.

Child Custody Options
Child custody falls into two distinct categories -- legal custody and physical custody. Understand these forms of child custody and your options before you begin to develop a formal parenting plan. Learn what is meant by terms like "joint legal custody" and "shared physical custody."

How to Find Family Law Attorneys Online
When you need to hire family law attorneys, where do you begin? Learn how to search for and find qualified lawyers online. Includes resources available through the American Bar Association.

Choose a Legal Guardian for Your Children
Choose a legal guardian for your children in order to ensure that they will be properly cared for, in the event that you should ever be incapacitated or die before they turn 18. Includes specific steps for making tough decisions as you choose a legal guardian for your children.

Alexis Martin Neely, Family Legal Expert
Alexis Matin Neely is a Family Legal Expert and the creator of "The Kids Protection Plan." Neely helps parents select guardians for their children, and she also trains Personal Family Lawyers throughout the US regarding the special legal needs of families with young children.

Child Support Calculators
Use an accurate child support calculator to determine the correct amount of child support that is owed. Includes links to each state's own online child support calculator where appropriate.