Experiencing a split in your marriage can be frustrating and leave many open questions requiring a solution. One of the elements needing to be resolved may be custody of your children. Understanding how child custody is determined in California is essential if you'd...
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Child Custody
Advantages and disadvantages of sole custody
Sole legal custody means that you have the right to make decisions about your child’s care without consulting their other parent or guardian. This post discusses the pros and cons of this type of child custody arrangement in California to help you decide for yourself...
Creating a parenting schedule that works for your family
After a separation or divorce, California couples who have young children will need to figure out a parenting schedule that fits the needs of their family. There are different schedules that are commonly used; however, each family must tailor their parenting plan to...
How does moving out of state impact child custody?
All states, including California, have specific laws that detail how child custody cases are handled. Sometimes, specific instances can arise that can force courts and involved parents to reexamine child custody cases. One such example is what happens when one spouse...
Is 50/50 child custody worth it for parents and children?
The divorce rate for couples in California is high. Many former couples have children, which means there are custody matters to consider once the relationship is over. One option that’s available is 50/50 custody. What is 50/50 custody? 50/50 custody is exactly what...
Dealing with custody after the death of a parent
Coping with the loss of a loved one is never an easy endeavor, and when young children lose a parent, the impact becomes an even greater burden. Guardianship in California can be tricky without a well-established plan for who should take custody of a child after their...
Domestic violence in child custody cases
A judge will consider many things when it comes to deciding on child custody arrangements in a divorce. Multiple factors will influence the decision, including a history of domestic violence. These are the possible effects that domestic violence may have on your child...
What is a time-share arrangement?
The state of California offers four different time-share agreements for divorced parents with children. To figure out a fair agreement, the judge might consider each parent's schedule and how much they can be trusted with their children. Ideally, both parents would...
Are 50/50 custody splits effective?
50/50 child custody splits in California can be effective when the parents live a few miles from each other and don't have to travel too far to drop and pick up the kids each week. This limits how many exchanges there are throughout the week. Some children still...
Does missed child support payments mean withheld visitation?
Dealing with your ex to get child support payments in California can prove tough. It may seem like withholding their visitation rights until they pay is the best option to get them to cough up the funds. However, this isn't a good idea. Child support vs. visitation...