Child Custody

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...

When travel plans come up, you may wonder if you need the other parent’s permission to take your child with you. The answer is usually yes. Married and living with your spouse If you are married and living with your spouse (the other parent), then you do not need...

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...