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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...
Joint custody is a concept that leaves plenty of uncertainty for divorced parents. Joint custody isn't just one type of parenting arrangement, so it doesn't have a corresponding schedule in California. It's usually up to the parents to work it out on their own. The...
Divorce happens and leaves parents with problems surrounding child custody that can be addressed by a co-parenting plan. Co-parenting is the dream for most California families who are going through a divorce. It is not always possible to end your marriage in a way...
After a divorce, it's not uncommon for a person to want to get a fresh start. For instance, you may decide to leave California for a job in another state. Alternatively, you may decide to move to another part of the state to be closer to friends or family members. Of...
Joint custody is the shared legal or physical custody of a child or children after the parents are no longer living in the same home due to divorce or separation. These arrangements indicate that parents share the responsibilities of caring for their children's...
California's family law statutes prioritize the health and welfare of minors whose parents are divorcing. Courts prefer custody agreements that allow children to develop meaningful relationships with all of their family members, but the children's "best interest"...
