In almost every state, the modern legal stance on child custody is that the child has a right to see both parents regularly. The courts always try to do "what is in the best interests of the child," which means having access to both parents. Only in the most unusual circumstances would the courts disallow contact between a parent and a child. The following circumstances highlight some of the most universal reasons for banning contact between a child and his/her other parent.

Advance directives, or living wills, are an important message left behind for your family. They tell your family exactly what to do with you, should you be in a coma or vegetative state and unable to answer for yourself. If important healthcare concerns come up, your advance directive/living will tells your family what they should do next. Here is why it is so important to be very specific with this legal piece of paper.

Many parents find themselves in untenable situations because they don't fully understand their role as a noncustodial parent. If you're a noncustodial parent, you need to understand you have rights no one, not even another parent, can take away from you. Noncustodial Parents Do Not Have the Same Rights as Custodial parents Usually, the custodial parent has custody of the child. That means they have more responsibility for the child, and more decision making power as well.

A workplace injury can be stressful. Not only do you have to worry about recovering from your injuries, but you also must consider what happens with your job. In most instances, the employer works makes sure you still have a position once you return. For some people though, there is a real danger of losing their jobs after filing for workers' compensation benefits. If you believe you were terminated because you filed for benefits, here is what you need to know:

If you have fallen on hard financial times, you may decide that your only way out of the situation is to file for bankruptcy. If so, avoid making the following mistakes when filing for personal bankruptcy. Neglecting to List All of Your Assets and Debts While you are filling out the paperwork for your bankruptcy claim, you may feel that you only need to list your major assets, such as your house and cars.

If your marriage is no longer viable and you and your spouse know that it's time to legally dissolve the union, the right divorce attorney is your next step. However, doing so is not always easy and choosing the wrong person can make the entire situation harder for everyone. Therefore, it's a good idea to consider the advice below so that you can be certain that you are choosing the right professional at this difficult time.

You don't need to fail a field sobriety test or have a measurable blood alcohol level that is over the legal limit to be arrested under suspicion of driving while impaired. People can be arrested for DUI just because there is a strong odor of alcohol on their breath. An officer of the law needs only circumstantial evidence to arrest a driver who is suspected of drinking and driving; but you can still be exonerated and end up with no convictions on your criminal record if the evidence didn't prove you were doing anything wrong.

If you are the custodial parent, meaning you are the parent who has the children most days of the month, then you will want to consider applying through the courts for a child support order. Even if you feel as though you earn a sufficient amount of income, the children have a right to be financially supported by both of their parents. By having a support order entered through the courts, you will be able to make sure that the non-custodial parent remains legally obligated to do his or her part.

As if getting injured in a car wreck was not bad enough, turns out that your actions (or lack thereof) after the wreck could put your ability to get a nice settlement check in total jeopardy. If you think this is a good time to just sit back and let the insurance company handle every aspect of your claim, you are in for a big surprise. Read on to learn about these important issues that deserve your attention after your accident.

You can stop an ongoing divorce, but the circumstances of the divorce will determine how easy it is. Here are some of the potential complications that you may have to deal with. For example, stopping your divorce may not be easy if: You Did Not Initiate It Normally, the person who can stop an ongoing divorce without a fuss is the person who filed for it in the first place. In such a case, you may not even have to consult your spouse.