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...
Child Custody
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...
Determining custody and visitation in California
As parents take steps toward divorce, they will have to figure out the best way to continue raising their children. While courts always have the best interests of the children in mind when issuing orders related to custody and visitation, there are several options a...
How do you get physical custody of your child?
When you get divorced in California, you'll want to ensure that you can spend as much time with your child as possible. This means applying for joint custody with your spouse or sole custody if you believe you can provide the most stable environment. Either way,...
Basic things to include in a child custody agreement
Many parents who are divorcing in California are willing to work together for the sake of their children. It's only natural for parents who are facing divorce to be most concerned about the well-being of their kids. Why child custody agreements are important With...