Divorce and Family Law Blog

April 2, 2025 / Child Custody

Child Visitation Schedules

When parents separate or divorce, deciding how to share time with the children can be difficult. In California, parents usually create a visitation schedule, also called a parenting plan. A clear schedule helps both parents stay involved in their child’s life. California courts prefer parents to agree on their own visitation schedules. If parents can’t […]

April 1, 2025 / Divorce

Does Cheating Affect Alimony in Los Angeles?

Cheating on a spouse may destroy a marriage relationship. However, adultery has a minimal impact on a divorce in California. The reason is that California is a no-fault divorce state. However, cheating on a spouse could impact the issues related to the divorce. For example, a court may consider whether adultery has negatively impacted the […]

March 31, 2025 / Divorce

What Is an Abandonment Divorce in California?

Many people think that if a spouse leaves the marriage and does not come back, the other spouse can get a quick “abandonment divorce” in California. In reality, divorce in California is “no-fault,” which means you don’t need to prove that your spouse abandoned you. Still, the issue of abandonment can appear in certain parts […]

March 29, 2025 / Child Custody

Ways a Parent Can Lose Custody of Their Child

If you’re going through a divorce or separation and you have a child, custody arrangements can be stressful and emotionally fraught. There’s always the worry about ensuring your child is safe, which means understanding what could prompt the court to designate someone as an unfit parent. To protect your custody rights, learn more about what […]

March 27, 2025 / Legal Separation

Moving Out of State With Children (What You Should Know)

Moving out of state with your children is a major decision that affects your entire family. If you’re considering a long-distance move, you will typically need to get permission from the other parent or the court. Modification of a child custody order will consider a child’s best interests. According to our Beverly Hills child custody lawyers, […]

March 26, 2025 / Family Law

DNA Tests Can Be Inaccurate, But You May Have the Right to Sue the Paternity Testing Firm

When it comes to resolving questions about family relationships in California, paternity tests are often seen as near-absolute proof. But in reality, DNA tests can be inaccurate. From technical errors to lab mix-ups, many factors may lead to incorrect results. If this happens, the affected parties can face emotional harm, financial problems, and legal dilemmas—particularly […]

March 14, 2025 / Annulment

How to Get a Marriage Annulment in Los Angeles, CA

Seeking an annulment in California is a serious choice, and it is different from a traditional divorce in key ways. Unlike a divorce, an annulment essentially erases your marriage from the record. This can have consequences for any property rights, paternity rights, and other rights related to marriage. Before getting an annulment, it is important […]

March 11, 2025 / Child Custody

What Is the Main Difference Between Guardianship and Custody in California?

Caring for a child can involve big legal decisions. In California, guardianship and custody are two options that might apply to a family’s situation. While both can involve the child’s daily care, they work in different ways. Knowing which one fits your case can help you provide the most stable environment for the child. If […]

March 10, 2025 / Divorce

How To Explain an Absent Parent to Your Child

Separating from your spouse is a devastating experience all by itself, but it’s even harder when you have kids. It’s undoubtedly one of the most challenging topics to broach at any age, and its implications are heartbreaking. There’s almost no conversation more difficult than having to explain why Mommy or Daddy won’t be coming home […]

March 7, 2025 / Divorce

Can Divorced Couples Still Be Friends?

Divorce isn’t one of the happier life events, especially if you’re in the trenches of one. But some divorces can pave the way for a new kind of relationship — friendship. If you care deeply about your ex-partner, it’s natural to wonder, can you stay friends with your ex? Just because your marriage ends doesn’t […]