Every parent's worst nightmare is facing a medical emergency involving their child. But for divorced parents, this already difficult situation can become even more fraught with uncertainty. Who has the legal authority to make life-altering medical decisions? The law...
Co-parenting can be a delicate balancing act, and one of the most critical decisions you will face is who gets to make the final call on medical care for your child. The answer can be far from straightforward, especially when you and your ex do not see eye-to-eye....
In a high-asset divorce, deciding on child custody can be a daunting task. Thus, it is crucial to know the lifestyle of the family through a lifestyle analysis. If you are facing a high-asset divorce, how can a lifestyle analysis impact the outcome of your child...
Has your child’s other parent filed a custody modification request? If so, then you need to be prepared to respond. If you don’t, or if you do so in a haphazard way, then the court may grant the request, thereby restricting your time with and access to your child....
There’s a lot at stake in your child custody case. If the judge rules against you, then your time with your child may be restricted, resulting in damage to your relationship with them. To prevent this from happening, you’re probably thinking through the ways you can...
In some ways, we’re a much more mobile society than we once were. Today, it’s common for people to move to new cities or states for work, to be closer to loved ones, or to pursue new interests. While that mobility certainly has its benefits, it can also create...
While California courts generally prefer that you and your co-parent agree on your own custody terms, this is not possible for all couples. Sometimes even if you give it your best effort, you may find yourself heading to custody court. Many parents wonder about how to...
If you are divorcing your child’s other parent, your child should be your top priority as you draft your parenting plan. Your parenting plan should cover several topics relating to child custody and parenting time. Here are a few things to include in your parenting...
Child custody can look vastly different from one case to the next. This could be due to specific factors, the wants of each parent and the needs of the child. Whether it is through negotiation, mediation or litigation, it is important to establish a child custody...
When the basis of a dispute is religion, one often thinks about regional, country and political issues around the globe. One does not often consider it being a focal point in a child custody dispute. While interfaith families are becoming more commonplace, this does...