When the court issues a visitation order, both the parents and the children may benefit from the resulting structure. Visitation orders also support the child's safety, and a California court could mandate specific locations for visits or require supervised visits....
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Why should divorcing spouses come up with a parenting plan?
Divorce may involve more than the spouses seeking to dissolve the union. Parents filing for divorce must consider their childen’s welfare, and doing so includes developing a workable parenting plan. Spouses could disagree on many things, which often results in...
Co-parenting after divorce: the child comes first
After a divorce, parents in California will need to work together to co-parent their children. This can be challenging, particularly if the divorce was not an amicable situation, but with cooperation, a detailed parenting plan and the focus on the best interests of...
The goals of mandated child custody mediation
In California, parents who cannot come to an agreement regarding custody and parenting plans will need to attend mandated mediation. Also known as child custody recommending counseling, this process has multiples goals focused on the wellbeing of the entire family....
How is child custody determined in California?
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...
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...