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...
It is not uncommon for parents to deviate from custody orders to some degree after divorce. You might encounter missed pick-up times or communication hiccups. While these incidents can be frustrating, they usually do not throw your entire custody arrangement off...
As a parent, your child's safety is your highest priority. When your ex introduces a new partner into your child's life, feeling apprehensive is natural. If you have reasons to believe this new person might pose a risk to your child, you're not powerless. California...
When the school bell rings, it should signal the start of learning, not the beginning of a parental dispute. As a divorced parent, you may encounter disagreements with your ex-spouse over your child's education, which can be a significant source of tension. Still,...