Divorced or separated parents in California can reach an agreement about their schedule with each other or litigate in family court to establish an appropriate division of parental responsibilities and rights. A parenting time order entered by the family court is an...
Parents who are facing the end of a romantic relationship often worry about how they're changing relationship status could potentially impact their relationship with their children. Almost everyone has heard at least one or two tragic stories about a parent who ends...
Ensuring a Jolly Season for Everyone The holidays are for spending time with family, seeing friends, and having fun. But what happens when you have to deal with holiday custody and visitation issues? If you’re facing this situation, don’t worry – you’re not alone. In this blog, we’ll discuss how to handle holiday custody and visitation issues in California. We’ll…
Making Changes When Change is Needed Custody and child support modification in California is a hot topic. In some cases, it’s necessary due to a change in circumstances of the parents or child. In other cases, it can be a way for one parent to reduce the amount of child support they owe due to various causes. Whatever the reason,…
If you have difficulties co-parenting with an ex, you both can benefit from setting boundaries. More importantly, your children have the chance to be happier and healthier. Here are a few ways to set boundaries, so everyone can be more positive. Be Professional When you get personal with anyone, whether you know it or not, you can invite conflict into…
Child custody rights in California are never cut and dry, and matters become increasingly complicated if the child has yet to be born. What rights does a father have to an unborn child, particularly where custody is involved? This is a good and common question, and yet there is no easy answer. The best a father or mother in this…
What Is the Worst Age for Divorce for Children? Divorce can be difficult for children of all ages, but 3-year-olds are particularly susceptible to problems when their parents split up. Each year, more than a million children in the U.S. experience the divorce of their parents. For these children, the effects of divorce tend to be similar in nature. The…
When child custody rights become an issue in California courtrooms, tempers can run high. Both parents may feel they want a majority or at least equal time with the children, but the situation may dictate otherwise. It would be one thing if child custody issues were all you had to contend with, but divorces also typically involve property division, spousal support, and…
Serving in the military can be stressful and emotionally taxing for family members whose loved one is deployed. Considering that a great many service members are single parents, deployment can be particularly taxing when child custody and visitation rights and disputes leave the service member feeling as though a choice must be made between family and country. California lawmakers sought to alleviate some of…
Summer Solstice is here and that means it is the longest day of the year, while also being the shortest night of the year. The sunniest day of the year also reminds divorced parents of Summer break. Co-parents will need to create a “Summer Parenting Plan” to ensure a smooth break for everyone in the picture. Here are some tips…