Many residents of Los Angeles County assume that the judge’s signature on the final order in a divorce marks the conclusive end of a long, tortuous and generally unpleasant process. However, life is uncertain, and many unforeseeable events can occur that may require...
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Custody
What is the difference between custody and parenting time?
When parents in Southern California have children together, whether they like it or not, they will be linked to each other while they raise the children. People may break up or go through a divorce and never want to see their ex-partner again. However, the breakup or...
Which parenting time options are available in California?
Divorce is difficult for everyone involved, but it is especially difficult for a child. In California, the courts take great care to keep the child’s best interests as a top priority. Parents will also want to make sure to address the child’s needs. However, the...
Can you cancel paternity if doubts arise in the future?
If a mother wants to seek child support from a man she was not married to when the child was conceived and is not currently married to, she must establish paternity. Paternity in California is also referred to as parentage. Establishing parentage means legally...
What if your child custody exchanges do not go as planned?
The ink on your divorce decree may be dried, but the problems between you and your former spouse are bleeding over into your post-divorce life, especially if you are parents. Your divorce decree includes a parenting plan. Unless both parents in California share joint...
Addressing concerns about holiday and vacation parenting time
Divorce can be hard for everyone. It is especially challenging for children. In California, once a custody determination has been made, that does not mean the situation is settled. Parenting time—also referred to as visitation—could also be a topic for dispute. Even...
What does the court consider to be a child’s best interests?
One of the most frequently used terms in a California child custody dispute is “the best interests of the child.” The objective is always to make sure the child is in a good situation, has everything they need and maintains a relationship with both parents, provided...
California child custody and relocation: What are my rights?
Any California family law case is bound to have its difficult moments. Among the most emotionally challenging are those surrounding children. Custody and parenting time (also called visitation) can lead to disagreements and extended problems. This can be compounded if...
What if I need to change a child custody order?
In California family law, disputes or issues revolving around children can be complex and contentious. Once the case is settled and the custody and parenting time arrangement is complete, people should realize that it is not set in stone permanently. Just as the...
The influence of finances on child custody battles
Divorce and all that goes with it can make the lives of the people involved very difficult and very complicated. It can also be extremely costly and time-consuming. If you are in the middle of an unpleasant child custody battle, the chances are that you have hired a...
