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While California law allows you to divorce your spouse, you cannot sever the relationship that you have with your children. Furthermore, you cannot unilaterally sever the relationship that your former spouse has with your children. Ultimately, you will need to reach...
For service members who have children with former partners, it's essential to consider what your custody arrangements will be if you're called away on military duty. Even military members with visitation rights or partial custody have to plan for these situations to...
Parallel parenting strives to limit communication between the two divorced California parents as much as possible while they still raise their children together. If you find it difficult to stay calm when you talk to your ex-spouse, then you might want to draft a...
Having sole legal custody is rewarding for many California parents. It means you are the only one who can legally make decisions for your child. However, it is beneficial to consider the pros and cons before entering into any legal arrangement with an ex-spouse. Pros...
Co-parenting during the summer months in California can be a balancing act, but it doesn't have to mean dropping the ball. With the right planning and communication, you can create a convenient co-parenting schedule for everyone involved. It's never too early to start...
Courts in California consider the child’s best interest in matters of child custody and visitation. And the rights you receive as a parent depend on how the court perceives you. Keep the following tips in mind when preparing for your child custody hearing. Mind your...
If you are going through a divorce in California and have children, you may have heard of the practice of "nesting," which involves allowing the children to remain in the family home while the parents take turns living there with them. While nesting can have benefits,...
A 50/50 custody arrangement, where both parents have equal time with the children, is a popular option for separating or divorcing parents in California. However, it is important to understand that a 50/50 custody arrangement may not always be in everyone's best...
Spouses might go through a bitter divorce in California, and the troubles between the partners may spread to their relationship with their children. Certain parenting traps could create problems for the children struggling with the parents' marriage's end. Parents...
California parents going through custody battles should know the different types of custody. Depending on the circumstances, one or both parents might get custody or one parent is awarded custody while the other has visitation rights. Legal custody Legal custody...
