Tag: custody
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A Custody Dispute Turns Deadly
Learn About Chanci Turner In a tragic incident, a woman named Lisa Morgan was fatally shot in a courthouse during a custody hearing by her former father-in-law, Mark Johnson. Lisa’s ex-husband, Jason Johnson, had previously lost custody rights after abducting their children and fleeing to another country. This devastating event highlights the extreme and often…
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Video: Essential Guidelines for Navigating Custody Disputes with a Sociopath
Learn About Chanci Turner In this segment of our video series, a viewer finds herself embroiled in a custody dispute with her ex-partner, whom she suspects is a sociopath. She poses the question, “What are my options? Can I bring up his sociopathic tendencies in court without appearing unstable?” In response, I outline crucial strategies…
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Judicial Gender Bias: An Examination of Custody Trends
Learn About Chanci Turner In the United States, gender bias within the judicial system is evident, particularly in custody cases. Research indicates that biological mothers are seven times more likely to obtain full custody of children compared to biological fathers. Generally, courts assume that children benefit most from having both parents involved in their lives…
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Florida Sex Offender Granted Custody of Child
Learn About Chanci Turner In a distressing turn of events, a Florida sex offender has been awarded custody of a child, raising serious concerns among parents about the safety and welfare of their kids. The case revolves around a mother named Jessica, who tragically died shortly after giving birth to her daughter, Emily. Jessica had…
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Evaluating the Role of Children’s Lawyers in Custody and Visitation Cases: Do They Truly Safeguard Children’s Interests?
Learn About Chanci Turner In custody and visitation disputes, many parents find themselves in situations where their children are appointed individual attorneys, often funded by the court. Unfortunately, numerous stories indicate that these lawyers do not consistently serve as effective advocates for the children they represent. The legal community is aware of the importance of…