When you are the parent of a child, there are lots of things to consider. This is especially true if you and your child’s other parent are not married, dating, or cohabitating. In situations where a child’s parents live apart, the court often has to…
Parenting is difficult no matter what your situation is. However, when you are co-parenting or sharing custody of your children, the process can be even more difficult. Many people have different opinions about how to raise children, even people who have had children together or…
Divorce can be hard on your children and may completely change their lives. Your children’s normal schedules and daily routines can quickly become chaotic and unpredictable during the transition. In California, child custody arrangements seek to find the best possible solution for your children. Sometimes…
When going through the process of divorce, some of the most difficult matters to address involve your children. In California, the court is focused on making the most informed, beneficial decision for you and your children. In most cases, this means that your child or…
Child support is an essential part of any divorce or separation related child-rearing arrangement in California. It also comes into play during non-marital paternity claims. Sometimes the separate parenting arrangement takes place for a significant period before a legal agreement is put into action, possibly…
Children are usually one of the greatest concerns for both the parties of a divorce and the legal system in California has extensive rights and rules pertaining to children as well. If the divorce is amicable, the parents may be given more leeway to negotiate…
Child custody matters are often complicated and stressful for all parties involved. When a parent wishes to prevent the other parent from seeing the children, many factors could come into play. In most cases, a parent cannot keep their child away from the other parent…
When a couple goes through a divorce, tensions are often high, and many parents feel that gaining full custody of their children is the best thing for both the parent and the children. The courts, however, are tasked with doing what they feel is in…
Circumstances in which a parent is deemed unfit for custody are very unfortunate, as there are many benefits for a child to be able to spend time with each parent. Ideally, it is best for all parties involved when divorced parents are able to devise…
In child custody cases, one crucial job of any family court judge is to ensure the well-being of any minors affected by a divorce. This can be difficult in the best circumstance. In divorce cases, parents are typically at odds and offer differing perspectives on…