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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"...
Child custody hearings could be the most stressful aspect of California divorce proceedings. Both parents might be far apart from one another on visitation and other issues. They might want to turn to mediation, a process that could help them come to an agreement....
Divorce is a big issue for many families in California. One particular concern is how children will deal with the change to their families. The truth is that every child is an individual. A split will affect them all differently. That said, there are some...
California parents dealing with addiction or sobriety challenges may be concerned about how their child custody rights could be affected by the situation. Family courts are charged with protecting the best interests of the child, but that includes a strong...
When parents in California get a divorce, they may need to continue cooperating with one another as co-parents. Parents should try to focus on what is in the best interests of their children. However, they may need more specific strategies to help them accomplish...
Divorcing parents in California have to agree on a custody arrangement that benefits their child. Custody issues are usually some of the most difficult parts of any divorce. In cases where abuse or neglect isn't a concern, many courts feel that sharing joint custody...
Child custody disputes in California can get heated. If the parents turn against each other, they might do everything in their power to keep the other parent from getting custody of their child. They might resort to personal attacks or false accusations or try to pit...
Joint custody is the term used to explain what happens when a California court decides that both parents will become equally responsible for the care and guardianship of a child after a divorce. A shared custody agreement can become a little complicated to navigate at...
As a California parent coping with the aftermath of a divorce, you are likely dealing with your share of adversity. This can become even worse when your child informs you that they want to switch their primary residence. Regardless of whether they want to move to or...