In a perfect world, custody orders would never need to be modified, but life is filled with unexpected events. While some changes are minor, major events might require a change to your custody order. For example, perhaps you relocated to California for a new job or to...
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Child Custody
How are custody and child support handled in a legal separation?
In California, not every couple who is experiencing challenges in their relationship will immediately choose to move forward with a divorce. In some cases, they either prefer a legal separation or are required to have a legal separation based on their residency in the...
Determining the best interests of a child in California
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...
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...