Legal Representation and Custody Determinations

Authors

• Ryan Fortson
• Troy C. Payne

Files

Description

Do lawyers matter in case outcomes, and can this be shown empirically? A recently published study of initial custody disputes suggests that having an attorney can result in a more favorable outcome for the client, but only if the other side is not also represented by an attorney.

Publication Date

9-12-2019

Keywords

Alaska Court System, child custody, family law, legal representation, Palmer, Alaska

Recommended Citation

Fortson, Ryan and Payne, Troy C., "Legal Representation and Custody Determinations" (2019). Vols 31-36 (2014-2019). 75.
https://scholarworks.alaska.edu/uaa_ak_justice_forum_31-36/75

Handle

http://hdl.handle.net/11122/10594