California parents going through the custody process or following a custody order know the challenges involved. Even parents who maintain a good relationship with one another will likely face conflict at some point. Maybe one parent enters a new relationship, changes...
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Custody
How are child custody determinations decided?
There are many decisions that people in California need to make throughout their lives, but some of the most important decisions people make are the decisions they make for their children. That is why out of all of the tough decisions that parents need to make...
Developing a parenting plan
For the most part, a divorce severs the legal relationship between spouses. After the paperwork is final, the two parties may never see each other again, unless they want to. There are a couple important exceptions to this principle, however. The first is if the...
What happens if your current parenting plan isn’t working?
As divorced parents, you and your ex likely entered a set, binding child custody and visitation order. This order outlined which of you had the child in your care and when. These arrangements may have worked well for years, but lives change and sometimes an...
Nesting: an alternative to traditional child custody arrangements
Divorce can be difficult for children whose family life and environment has suddenly changed. Many parents want to help their child and believe their child should stay in the family home for stability’s sake. Traditionally, however, children travel back and forth...
What types of visitation orders can California parents pursue?
Most parents in Torrance can agree that our children are the most precious people to us. So, when faced with divorce it can be distressing for parents to realize they may no longer see their child every day like they did when they were married. It is likely that one...
Seeking a contempt finding for failure to abide by custody order?
Negotiating a child custody and visitation arrangement can be tough, to say the least. Yet, once all matters are settled, either through negotiations or litigation, many parents breathe a sigh of relief. That is, until they realize that navigating their co-parenting...
Parental substance abuse can seriously harm your child
Even with the relaxation of marijuana laws in California, illegal drug use continues to plague the state. While drug addiction can have serious ramifications for those who suffer from the condition, children who are exposed to parental substance abuse can be...
Amending an order for child support and custody
Many California couples whose marriages end in divorce expect the divorce decree to be a permanent part of their lives, that is, they will see their children when and where the decree provides, and in most cases, one spouse will be required to pay child and spousal...
What is the difference between sole and joint physical custody?
In California, child custody can be one of the hardest aspects of family law. Much is at stake in these situations and it is crucial that the parents remember that the child’s needs must take precedence. Parents should be cognizant of how every decision they make will...