What are parental rights and how do they apply in specific family law situations?

I.Introduction of topic: What are parental rights and how do they apply in specific family law situations? II.Definition of terms A.Pro Per B.Sole legal custody C.Joint legal custody D.Primary physical custody E.Visitation F.Child custody proceeding III.Options available for Family Court representation A. Retain an attorney 1.Advantage: Attorney understands rights and rules of the court; Speaks on behalf of the parent in court 2.Disadvantage: Costly legal fees …showed first 75 words of 3078 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3078 total…From the Marriage Without Walking Over the Kids, Minnesota, Book Peddlers, pp. 74 - 139. Ross, J. (1996). Joint Custody With a Jerk, New York, St. Martin's Press, pp. 8 -28. Shaw, M. (1997). Helping Your Child Survive Divorce. New Jersey, Carol Publishing Group, pp. 61-77. Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, http://www.co.alameda.ca.us California Law, Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html Dictionary of Law, (1996) Merriam-Webster, Inc.