On behalf of Macksoud Macksoud & Davis, LLP | Dec 28, 2020 | Custody
Many residents of Southern California are single parents who have to follow custody and parenting time orders. This situation may make it more difficult from them to move to another state or to another country. Even a move to another part of California can cause some...
On behalf of Macksoud Macksoud & Davis, LLP | Nov 30, 2020 | Custody
Child custody is decided on what is in the child’s best interest but not necessarily on the child’s preference. California and other states restrict the weight that a child’s preferences play in divorce custody issues. California California gives some rights to a...
On behalf of Macksoud Macksoud & Davis, LLP | Oct 28, 2020 | Custody
Parents addressing child custody concerns may have many questions about how child custody is determined. Child custody determinations are based on what is in the best interests of the child which is why divorcing couples should be familiar with what that means for...
On behalf of Macksoud Macksoud & Davis, LLP | Sep 9, 2020 | Custody
There will always be times when there are unexpected events that come up for your child. As they get older, those unexpected events might happen more often. Here’s an example. A teen who is part of a basketball team may have a longer practice than usual. A friend may...
On behalf of Macksoud Macksoud & Davis, LLP | Aug 19, 2020 | Custody
Moving away when you go through a divorce is sometimes necessary for you to enjoy a fresh start. In some cases, this is because you have to make a career move or to be closer to family members. While it might be necessary, you might find that you have a challenge...
On behalf of Macksoud Macksoud & Davis, LLP | Jul 23, 2020 | Custody
When you’re a divorced parent, you don’t want anything to interfere with your visitation time with your child. However, health issues have an unfortunate way of cropping up suddenly. It’s smart to plan ahead for these kinds of situations, so that you (and your...
On behalf of Macksoud Macksoud & Davis, LLP | Jun 9, 2020 | Custody
“Not right now. This is not about you. It’s about daddy and me.” While a divorce is a matter between you and your partner, it is easy to forget about your children’s feelings. This does not mean you should stay together because your kids want you to, but you need to...
On behalf of Macksoud Macksoud & Davis, LLP | Apr 29, 2020 | Custody
When you think about divorce rates, marriage rates and child custody situations in the United States, it’s important not to assume that the same numbers apply to everyone evenly. There is, as it turns out, a big difference in how things play out, depending on where...
On behalf of Macksoud Macksoud & Davis, LLP | Apr 20, 2020 | Custody
When you and your soon-to-be-ex spouse sit down to discuss the parenting plan for your children, you’re probably prepared with a list of issues that need to be discussed, including summer vacations, holidays and birthdays. However, it’s the little things that you may...
On behalf of Macksoud Macksoud & Davis, LLP | Apr 3, 2020 | Custody
Your parenting plan has been virtually set in stone for a while now — but you’re genuinely concerned about your child’s safety while they’re with their other parent for some reason. What can you do? Normally, any kind of modification to an existing custody order...