Child Custody

October 19, 2022 / Child Custody

What Happens During an Emergency Child Custody Hearing?

An emergency child custody hearing is a legal proceeding initiated when a child’s safety or well-being is believed to be at risk. This type of hearing can be necessary for a variety of situations, such as when one parent has been abusive or neglectful, has become incapacitated, or has been otherwise unable to care for the child. […]

September 13, 2022 / Child Custody

Can I Modify My Child Custody Arrangement Without Going to Court?

Depending on the terms of your child custody arrangement, you may be able to modify it without going to court. In some cases, both parents can agree to the change and submit a written agreement to the court. If your situation is more complicated or you can’t agree with the other parent, you may need […]

June 20, 2022 / Child Custody

How Does California’s New Standard Parenting Plan Work?

California courts encourage parents to work together to create a parenting plan that works best for their family. Therefore, the courts do not require parents to use one standard parenting plan. Instead, the courts provide guidance for what must be included in a parenting plan. Parents have the flexibility to create a parenting plan that […]

June 9, 2022 / Child Custody

Child Custody and Visitation: What You Need to Know

The parties in a divorce, paternity proceeding, or legal separation action have a laundry list of issues to deal with. Primary among them is where their children are going to live. This issue touches on deep emotional matters that are important to the parents and the children. Because of the importance of this issue, it […]

September 8, 2021 / Child Custody

Is My Ex-Spouse Allowed to Take Our Child Out of the Country?

Divorces can be complex and emotional processes. Even the most amicable separations can grow contentious. This process becomes even more delicate when children are involved. When a court establishes a custody arrangement following a divorce, it may create specific rules for traveling internationally with the children. These rules may apply to long-term relocation and short […]

August 25, 2021 / Child Custody

The Different Types of Child Custody, Explained

Ideally, you may have planned to stay with your spouse for life when marrying them. However, for very justifiable reasons, it can sometimes be necessary to end a marriage. In fact, approximately 50% of all American marriages end in divorce. If a couple getting a divorce has children together, they may both wish to have […]

June 21, 2021 / Child Custody

5 Factors That Affect Child Custody Decisions

Child custody cases are some of the most emotional and hard-fought battles in family court. In most cases, each parent believes they are doing what’s best for the child. But, unfortunately, in a few cases, children are used as leverage and weapons by a vindictive spouse. Family courts in California always place the child’s best […]

May 26, 2021 / Child Custody

What Factors Do Family Courts Use to Decide if a Parent is Unfit?

In most cases, the court prefers to award joint custody because children benefit from spending as much time with each parent as possible. When parents can work together to develop a parenting plan that benefits the entire family, the parents and the children are generally happier with the situation. However, what happens when one parent […]

April 20, 2021 / Child Custody

How Can I Prove Parental Alienation?

A parent may cause long-term harm to their child by manipulating or disrupting their relationship with their other parent. Children benefit from close, loving relationships with both parents. Absent abuse or another legitimate reason for restricting a parent’s access to their child, California courts prefer joint parenting plans that ensure both parents play active roles […]

April 7, 2021 / Child Custody

How to Get A Narcissist To Reveal Themselves

You know your spouse is a narcissist, but how do you convince a family court judge? Do you need to convince a family court judge? If you are concerned about property division or domestic support, you may not need to worry too much about getting a narcissistic spouse to reveal themselves. California is a community […]

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