Marriage is a legal relationship that changes the legal status of both parties, even though it starts out as a personal and emotional commitment. Child custody can be quite a hotly contested issue. It usually is one of the most contested and highly emotional issues in a divorce.

Mediation is one way the courts are trying to cope with the ever increasing divorce rate and courtroom time. Mediation, hopefully, tries to encourage parental cooperation in the battle over custody and visitation rights.

Why do the courts seem to always favor the mother in a divorce when considering child custody?

Steps have to be taken in divorce whether you are the husband or wife. This article gives some strong advice and tips to help out those that are going through divorce for the first time. Whether there is property, child custody or child support involved, these steps will save you aggravation in the long run.

Steps have to be taken in divorce whether you are the husband or wife. This article gives some strong advice and tips to help out those that are going through divorce for the first time.