California family law judges often decide that joint physical custody is the best thing for children when their parents split up. The biggest factor in such matters is what’s in the child’s best interest. However, there are times when it’s better to avoid joint...
Raising children together after a divorce has many nuances. Couples must learn to communicate effectively and cooperate to help their children grow healthy and emotionally strong. They must also be willing to sacrifice some things and be flexible about many matters....
Every year, thousands of families in California navigate the process of divorce and determining child custody arrangements. These decisions can have a significant impact on the lives of both parents and children. In determining child custody, a judge looks at multiple...
Parenting plans and schedules are unique to each family. If your California family’s custody arrangement is to have one parent as the primary caretaker and the other parent with visitation rights, you will need to figure out a visitation schedule that works for your...
California family court judges must promote the best interests of the child when making custody decisions. These best interests normally include maintaining a child's relationship with both parents. This process becomes more complicated when domestic violence...
Custody is a common topic for parents getting a divorce in California. Custody is oftentimes conflated with guardianship. There are some key differences between custody and guardianship agreements, especially when it comes to divorce. How is custody different from...
If you're a California parent going through a divorce or separation, it's good to know you have some options regarding custody and visitation. One parenting plan to consider is a 2-2-5-5 schedule, which involves alternating control every two days during the week and...
Parents in California who are in the middle of a child custody case may counter numerous challenges with the process; however, both parties should ensure the children are in as good a situation as possible. In a perfect world, the parents may be able to negotiate and...
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?...