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	Nonbiological parents can be awarded custody. Nonbiological parents have been awarded custody by the courts in cases of child abandonment or chronic child abuse. Judges can award custody to anyone with an interest in the child, such as stepparents, godparents, aunts, uncles, and surrogates, who can introduce evidence as to why they would be the better custodians than the natural parent(s). Click Here to Find a Nationwide Child Custody Attorney to Handle your Child Custody Case Today!

Los Angeles courts have jurisdiction of divorce proceedings and determine who shall have custody over the children. Every year, thousands of child custody cases are decided in Los Angeles courts and our Los Angeles child custody lawyers are there to help you to win your child custody case.

Are you seeking legal information regarding Los Angeles child custody laws? If so, contact one of our Los Angeles child custody attorneys today!

There are several possible scenarios how the new living situation could be arranged after a divorce. Luckily, joint custody is becoming a common arrangement in Los Angeles. While some cases are easier than others, our Los Angeles lawyers will do everything in their power to find the best possible solution for your case.

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	The Federal Office of Child Support in the Preliminary Statistics for 2003 reports that $100 Billion in accumulated unpaid support (up from $92 billion in 2002) is due to 18 million children in the United States Total Children   Dollar Amount Owed   Collection Rate   2,052,016   $19 Billion   44%   Source: ASSOCIATON FOR CHILDREN FOR ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT

Of course, not all parents are able to come to mutual agreements. In many Los Angeles child custody cases, the court has to decide who the better care-taker for the child can be and it has to award one of the following:

• Legal custody
• Physical custody
• Sole custody
• Joint custody

Are you seeking legal information regarding Los Angeles child custody laws? If so, contact one of our Los Angeles child custody lawyers today!

Los Angeles Audio & Video         Blind Parents' Custody of Newborn Challenged AUDIO, RM, 48 Kbps, 23:00.0, 12/13/2004 A blind couple in Northern California nearly lose their newborn baby after San Mateo County officials question whether they're physically capable of caring for the child Source: NPR

Los Angeles External Sites         California Courts: Self-Help Center: Families & Chi Child Custody Mediation: Focus on the Child's Needs. This section tells you about mediation for child custody matters. Click on a topic below:. I California Courts: Reference: Other Reports and Publica Client Feedback in California Court-Based Child Custody Mediation (April 2004, ... Client Feedback: Retrospective Results from the California Child C