Temporary Custody

Temporary custody is one of the most controversial areas in family law. The reason is that it is very difficult to determine when someone is entitled to have custody of their child. This article will briefly discuss the various types of temporary custody orders and how they work.

Temporary Custody Orders

There are two types of temporary custody orders. One is called "custody with visitation." This type of order gives one parent custody of the child, but allows the other parent to see the child for specific periods of time. For example, if you were awarded temporary custody of your children, but allowed them to visit with their father every other weekend, this would be considered a custody with visitation order.

Another type of temporary custody order is called "visitation with custody." In this type of order, both parents share custody of the child, but only one parent can see the child at any given time. For example, if the father is awarded custody of his child, but has to leave town for work, the mother would be allowed to see the child during the day.

How Temporary Custody Orders Work

When an order is made granting temporary custody of a child to one parent, it means that the other parent does not have full custody of the child. However, it does not mean that the non-custodial parent cannot see the child. In fact, there are times when the court will order the non-custodian parent to pay child support while the child is with the custodial parent. The court will also order the non-custody parent to provide transportation for the child to and from visits.

The reason that temporary custody orders exist is because there are times when the custodial parent is not able to care for the child. For example, a new baby may be born to a single parent. If the parent is not able to get off work, then he or she may need to give up custody of the child for a period of time until he or she can take care of the child. In addition, a parent may have to go to court and ask for custody of his or her child if he or she needs to move out of state for a job opportunity.

If you are facing this situation, you should contact a lawyer who specializes in family law. He or she can help you understand what is happening and help you decide what course of action to take.