Third Party Visitation Rights — Can your parent take your child?

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In the District of Columbia, the courts consider the best interest of the child as the primary factor in awarding custody.  To determine that the presumption favoring parental custody has been rebutted, the court must find by clear and convincing evidence one or more of the following factors: (1) That the parents have abandoned the child or are unwilling or unable to care for the child, (2) that custody with a parent is or would be detrimental to the physical or emotional well-being of the child, or (3) that exceptional circumstances support rebuttal of the presumption favoring parental custody. …  

Third Party Visitation Rights — Can your parent take your child?

In the District of Columbia, the courts consider the best interest of the child as the primary factor in awarding custody. To determine that the presumption favoring parental custody has been rebutted, the court must find by clear and convincing evidence one or more of the following factors: (1) That the parents have abandoned the child or are unwilling or unable to care for the child, (2) that custody with a parent is or would be detrimental to the physical or emotional well-being of the child, or (3) that exceptional circumstances support rebuttal of the presumption favoring parental custody.…  

RULES OF THE ROAD, PART III

Part Three of a Three Part Series
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D.C. drivers have been among the worst in the country for the last six years, according to Allstate. The insurance company estimates that D.C. drivers have an accident once every 5.1 years. Driving responsibly requires not only driving skill but also knowledge of the laws governing your behavior while driving.…