Family Law Glossary Terms | The Hemmat Law Group

Legal determination of where a child will live and who will have the responsibility to make decisions about the child’s welfare.

Financial support paid by a non-custodial parent to the custodial parent to help cover the costs of raising a child.

Property acquired during marriage that is considered equally owned by both spouses.

Failure to comply with a court order, which can result in penalties or fines.

The parent who has primary custody of the child and with whom the child primarily resides.