As a parent going through a divorce or separation, you have preferences with regard to child custody. Some parents may prefer to have full physical and legal custody, while others may prefer joint custody. However, it is important to remember that while your...
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Child Custody
Summer child custody and parenting plan issues
California parents might disagree on child custody and parenting time issues throughout the year. In some instances, these are simply logistical disputes and there is no animosity involved. In others, there is substantial discord. When the kids are off from school,...
Addressing parental alienation
When a parent is prevented from having a relationship with their child, it can be devastating. Parental alienation happens when one parent manipulates the child’s relationship with the other parent, resulting in the child rejecting them. It can arise where there is a...
How can I resolve disputes about vaccines?
Southern California parents often feel passionate about their children’s medical care. Especially in recent years, vaccines have been one hot topic in pediatric medical care. Some parents in Riverside County feel like vaccines are an essential part of a child’s health...
What are my chances of getting supervised visitation?
When you and your co-parent go through the custody process in California, you will need to make decisions on parenting time, which means when each of you will have your child in your care. If you cannot agree, a court will order a parenting time schedule. You might be...
What are the myths about fathers’ rights?
If you are a father who is going through a divorce or separation, you may have some questions about your rights and responsibilities regarding child custody. In this blog post, we will try to dispel some common myths and misconceptions about California fathers' rights...
Deciding on child custody in a same-sex divorce in California
Same-sex couples in California have the same rights to marry as heterosexual couples. The same rules also apply to both heterosexual and same-sex couples except if the couple has children. While the rules that govern custody disputes in same-sex divorces are...
How do I amicably work out child custody with my ex-spouse?
Divorce is often emotional and it can be difficult to be amicable. Divorce is always more complicated when there is a child involved. One of the important issues that you and your ex-spouse must decide together is how to share child custody. Child custody can bring...
What is the difference between custody and parenting time?
When parents go through a divorce in California there will be many changes to their lives. Some of the most important changes is how the divorce will affect their children. During marriage, parents usually assume different roles and establish a pattern for how they...
Stopping your ex from taking your child across the border
Child custody issues can quickly devolve into an ever-escalating war of words that leads to litigation. When that is paired with a contentious divorce, the litigation battle can easily become a war. Unfortunately, one escalation that some parents use is to abscond...