Child Custody

December 23, 2025 / Child Custody

Holiday Custody Planning: Tips for a Smooth Season

Navigating child custody arrangements during holidays can be difficult, even for parents with a great co-parenting relationship. With the proper arrangements in place and a willingness to focus on your children’s best interests, you can help make the holidays memorable for your children in all the right ways. Where Are Holiday Custody Plans Included in […]

October 6, 2025 / Child Custody

What Is a Child Custody Calendar?

A child custody calendar is a detailed schedule that specifies when and where a child will spend time with each parent. It helps parents organize physical custody and visitation in custody arrangements. The calendar is crucial in cases of joint or sole physical custody to ensure clarity and reduce conflicts between parents. This comprehensive guidance […]

August 6, 2025 / Child Custody

How Does Child Custody Work if Parents Live in Different States?

Child custody can be challenging in any situation, but it becomes even more complicated when parents live in different states. Whether the separation was recent or happened years ago, living in different states raises important legal questions. Families want to know which state controls the custody case, how to make changes, and how to ensure […]

June 6, 2025 / Child Custody

How Old Does a Child Have to Be to Choose Which Parent to Live With in California?

One of the most emotional decisions when parents divorce is determining where a child will live. Many parents and children in California wonder whether a child can have a say in that decision. While California courts may consider a child’s preference, there are specific rules and limitations. A court must always make the decision that […]

June 4, 2025 / Child Custody

Can I Move Out of State with Joint Custody?

If you have a joint custody agreement with your child’s other parent, you must obtain permission before moving out of state with your child. While some may rely on verbal permission from the other parent, it is safest to seek a modification of the custody agreement from the courts to ensure you don’t encounter legal […]

May 10, 2025 / Child Custody

What is Parental Kidnapping?

Parental kidnapping is a serious and often confusing legal issue. It happens when one parent takes a child without the legal right to do so, often breaking a custody agreement or court order. This act can cause emotional harm to the child and create long-term problems for everyone involved. If you’re dealing with a situation […]

May 8, 2025 / Child Custody

How To Deal With A Narcissistic Parent

Someone who has a narcissistic personality can be challenging to live with, even on good days. If you’re involved in divorce proceedings or child custody issues with this person, however, it can feel impossible to get them to cooperate or even treat you fairly. Narcissism and child custody problems are particularly challenging because your child’s […]

April 25, 2025 / Child Custody

Child Custody Laws for Grandparents in California

Grandparents often play a significant role in the upbringing of their grandchildren. Studies have indicated that grandparents can profoundly affect key aspects of a child’s development. In some cases, grandparents are responsible for raising their grandchildren. According to a 2021 report, of the millions of grandparents living with their grandchildren, roughly 32% were primarily responsible […]

April 23, 2025 / Child Custody

Sharing Child Custody

When parents do not live together, the courts enter a custody order determining parental rights. Custody of a child allows a person to make important decisions for the child. It also determines who a child lives with and provides care for them. California custody laws make the presumption that shared custody is in a child’s […]

April 22, 2025 / Child Custody

When Can a Mother Keep the Child Away from the Father in California?

After a divorce, a mother might try to keep the child away from the father. But is this allowed? The short answer is generally no, unless there is a compelling reason, such as safety concerns. California law prioritizes the best interests of the child and typically encourages both parents to be involved in the child’s […]

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