Discipline is one of the most challenging things divorced parents go through. It can be difficult to punish a child when you don't live in the same house. But despite this, you can raise a disciplined child. Here is how you can do this: Have an open discussion about...
You love your children, and you love the idea of spending some uninterrupted quality time with them over summer vacation on a special trip you’ve planned. You may not love the idea, however, of sharing your vacation itinerary with your ex-spouse – but you should do it...
Deciding on how to split time with your children can be one of the most complex aspects of divorce for you and your co-parent. Both of you likely want to spend as much time as possible with their children while balancing the need to earn a living and have a life of...
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...