Custody

When it comes to child custody battles, many factors come into play. One aspect that often gets overlooked is the role of finances. While money may not be the sole deciding factor in determining custody, it could certainly influence the outcome. The cost of legal...

The courtroom is not the ideal place to confront the anxieties of unemployment. Still, this is often a reality for many parents in custody battles. Can a parent’s lack of income hinder their ability to be a custodial parent? The best interests of the child primarily...

When your ex fails to pay child support, you might feel tempted to withhold visitation to push them to pay. However, this choice has legal and emotional implications, and it is crucial that you understand them before taking any action. Custodial parents need to follow...

As the saying goes, change is the only constant in life. A time may come when these life changes might affect your child custody agreement with your ex-spouse. While it’s common to file a petition to change the custody order with a judge, you may also settle the...

In California, there is the presumption that divorced parents will automatically have joint custody of their children. While this is often the case, the court can award sole custody whenever it shows this is in the child's best interests. Equal custody sharing does...

For any parent going through a divorce, child custody is often the most critical and challenging aspect of the process. The uncertainty and anxiety surrounding this complex issue can understandably feel overwhelming. In California, child custody centers on two key...

Any of our readers in California who have been involved in a family law dispute that involves children have probably heard the term “the best interests of the child.” In child custody disputes in particular, this legal term reigns supreme. Even if the parents seem to...

In California, you can relocate with your child if the move will not affect the custody orders between you and your spouse. However, you must discuss your relocation plan with the other parent before leaving with your child. If your move interferes with the custody...

Divorcing or separating from someone you share a child with is never easy. Although you know separation is best for you and your co-parent, you might naturally still worry about the impact on your children. You might do everything you can to make the transition easy...

California couples who share a child and have ended their relationship will need to address child custody. For many, despite parting ways, they can work together in raising the child. For many, joint custody is often the preferred option. There are many factors that...