After a divorce, especially one with children, relocation issues often arise. And, one of the common questions is whether you can relocate with your children after a divorce. The short answer is maybe. California courts look closely at the child’s best interests and...
If you are going through a divorce with a child, creating a custody schedule is one of the decisions to make. You and your co-parent need to determine how your child will move between the two homes. It’s essential to select a schedule that suits your specific needs....
Child custody can be one of the biggest challenges parents face in a divorce. Parents may have the opportunity to create a child custody arrangement on their own. However, if parents cannot agree on a child custody arrangement, a court can determine custody on behalf...
It’s the summer before school, and your child is going to enroll in a new school in the fall. Perhaps they’re moving from middle school to high school, or maybe you relocated to a new city. When you and your spouse were married, the two of you worked together to make...
If you are getting a California divorce and you share minor children with your spouse, one of the biggest determinations to be made is the custody status of the kids. If you are enmeshed in a contentious divorce, your first instinct might be to pursue sole custody of...
Custody orders are based on what’s best for your child at the time. However, life changes. Maybe your schedule no longer aligns with the current plan, or your child’s needs have evolved. Perhaps you’re concerned about your co-parent’s behavior or environment....
If you are an unmarried father, you may wonder what rights you have to be part of your child’s life. The good news is that family courts recognize the importance of both parents being involved, regardless of marital status. By taking the proper steps to establish...
California family courts generally believe that children benefit from having a relationship with both parents. This principle is reflected in the state's custody laws, which focus on what is in the best interests of the child. The court does not show preference to...
When parents separate, one of the toughest decisions to make is who the child will live with. In California, like many other states, the child's preference can play a significant role in custody decisions. However, rules and guidelines determine how much weight a...
As with most other states, California prohibits custodial parents from denying visitation without a court order. If your custody agreement includes visitation rights, then your coparent has the legal right to spend time with your child. Nevertheless, California law...