Child Custody

When our readers in California are going through a child custody family law issue, they probably hear the phrase “best interests of the child” quite often. It is one of those legal phrases that seemingly sets the tone for the whole case, like “beyond a reasonable...

Over the past decade or so, a lot of research and case law has been built around the syndrome of parental alienation. While attachment-based parental alienation is undoubtedly harmful, it can also qualify as illegal child abuse in extreme cases. Essentially, parental...

Divorcing parents are in the unique situation of not actually departing ways when the divorce is final. Instead, they have to maintain a co-parenting relationship until at least the children become adults. Though, they will likely still see each other at events that...

California family law cases inevitably vary in the issues that must be addressed. When children are at the center, it can be emotionally draining. This is especially concerning if there are factors that will impact visitation. In some instances, one parent wants the...

When parents divorce it not only impacts them but it also impacts their children when it comes to child support and child custody. Needless to say, it can be extremely time-consuming and expensive for everyone. There are many expenses that will come up in the...

Child custody can be complex but also incredibly important to California families. For that reason, parents should be familiar with how child custody determinations are made and what factors are taken into consideration when child custody determinations are made....

You and your ex have been following the terms of your child custody order since it was signed into effect by the judge handling your divorce. However, now you find yourself facing circumstances that may require you to make changes to your existing custody arrangement....

There are a lot of considerations that need to be made when California parents go through divorce. Many of those considerations concern their shared children and how those children will be raised after the parents’ relationship ends. The parents may discuss many...

During divorce, it is difficult to reduce conflict and avoid disruptions of the children’s lives. Nesting or bird nesting is an option that may ease the children’s transition. Nesting option Nesting is a recent child custody option where the children stay in the...