When child custody is contested in California, judges must often interview the children themselves. This can prove to be difficult as many judges lack the proper psychological training necessary to fully discern which of the child's needs are being met or neglected....
When California parents seek a divorce, figuring out custody of their children is one of their priorities. Custody can be awarded in a variety of ways. To understand how courts usually rule on custody, parents need to understand their rights. What are parental rights?...
All types of abuse are grounds for granting full child custody to the other parent in California. For this to happen, you would need to prove to the court that the other parent abused your child in some fashion. What counts as emotional abuse Emotional abuse comes in...
Accusations or proof of domestic violence is something that a California judge will almost certainly take into consideration when crafting a child custody order. However, the fact that a parent has a history of abuse doesn't necessarily mean that this individual won't...
California courts prefer that children of divorce maintain relationships with both parents. Unfortunately, not all divorced parents can develop a working, civil relationship with their ex-spouses. But in fraught situations, mom and dad can choose parallel parenting...
Not every divorce falls under the description of amicable. Some divorce cases turn out to be bitter affairs, with both parties arguing during settlement talks or in a California courtroom. Sadly, some cases prove so bitter that one spouse lies about the other to gain...
Child custody agreements are a great way to provide stability and routine for children. However, as time goes on, it is not uncommon to find yourself in a position, where you wonder whether a child custody modification is right for you. To boost your chances of making...
As a California parent who needs to figure out child custody issues, you will need to understand the options available to you and your child’s other parent. Depending on your situation, you might be seeking custody or you might be seeking visitation. Both, however,...
As a California parent involved in a custody dispute, you might be concerned with the way substance abuse might affect the outcome. In some cases, struggling with substance abuse might lead to the loss of custody. This usually depends on the way it affects the child’s...
When parents in California divorce, one of the most important decisions they will need to make is how to support their children. Child support is often a contentious issue, and there are a lot of factors that go into calculating it. Let's look at some of the things...