Singer, Usher, in custody battle with ex-wife

Posted on May 7th, 2012 No Comments

Usher and his ex-wife, Tameka, have been ordered by a judge to come to an agreement on the terms of their child custody arrangement, or the court will do it for them.

The former couple currently share joint custody of their two young sons, ages 4 and 3. They were married in 2007, and divorced not too long after in 2009. Tameka has made the statements that Usher is substantially behind on his child support payments, and should also be paying more than he does in the present moment.

Allegations against the singer regarding drug use were also made, and Usher has vehemently denied all of the allegations. He is seeking more time with his children. They are attempting to settle their dispute through mediation before the court hands down a decision for the both of them.

If you need assistance with a child custody situation, please contact the San Diego child custody and visitation lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP by calling 760-722-7646 today.

Pet custody cases, a growing trend

Posted on March 5th, 2012 No Comments

Pet custody cases have gained popularity across the United States. In cases where couples do not have biological children, their pets may act as their kids. When these couples divorce, the custody of their cats and dogs becomes very relevant.

A 2006 survey of lawyers and attorneys revealed a 25 percent increase in pet custody cases from 2001. Another study will be conducted soon, but attorneys believe that this number has only gone up. Same-sex marriages and civil unions are a large factor in the increase in these cases.

In cases where children and pets are involved, the judge will usually rule that the pet goes with the child. But, in cases where the pet is the child, the guidelines aren’t as simple. There are no current laws about visitation rights for animals in break-ups, and therefore these decisions can be agonizing and heart-wrenching.

If you have questions regarding a custody case, please contact the San Diego custody and visitation lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP by calling 760-722-7646 today.

Smoking affects outcome of child custody cases

Posted on February 27th, 2012 No Comments

Child custody cases across the country are beginning to rely more heavily on tobacco use when dealing with custody arrangements.

An anti-tobacco advocacy group compiled statistics related to this topic from courts all over the country. Their findings indicated that more and more states are factoring in cigarette smoking when making final decisions regarding the custody of minor children. Parents who are considered to be smokers are less likely to be granted full custody of a child due to their addictive habit.

The data also shows that judges are administering orders that prohibit cigarette smoking around children, in cars when children are present, and inside of residential homes. The smoking habits of family members that will be near the children are also considered before a custody arrangement is determined.

If you need help regarding a child custody case, please contact the San Diego child custody lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP by calling 760-722-7646 today.

Mel Gibson currently in child custody battle

Posted on March 11th, 2011 No Comments

Mel Gibson has been in the headlines quite frequently as of late. The latest charges stemming from his break-up with Oksana Grigorieva which led to abuse charges and a child custody battle.

Gibson is claiming that Oksana has violated their original child custody agreement and he wants the courts to re-evaluate the case. It has been noted that according to documents, their 7-month-old daughter, Lucia, is supposed to spend half of her time with Gibson.

The actor has been in the public spotlight recently more so for his private life than his acting career. The child custody case is sealed and will likely remain closed to the public.

If you are going through a divorce and need assistance settling a child custody arrangement, please contact the San Diego child custody and visitation lawyers at Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, by calling 760-722-7646 today.

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