With the current California health order to shelter-in-place, we are all trying to keep ourselves and our families safe while traveling down this uncharted path. This unexpected situation is difficult for all of us. We are separated from friends, family, and...
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Child Custody
Handling a custody exchange when there’s tension
If you and your ex-spouse can't be in the same space for five minutes without taking verbal swipes at each other or getting into a spat, how are you ever going to keep custody exchanges civil? It's important to try. After all, the kids are likely to witness everything...
An early offer regarding support and custody may ease a divorce
Deciding to seek a divorce certainly wasn't the easiest thing you've ever done -- but actually approaching your spouse about the divorce may seem even harder. You're likely anticipating everything from tears to threats, and that's not easy to handle. You can, however,...
How do temporary orders work in a divorce?
Once your divorce is final, you'll have a detailed agreement or court order that outlines how every aspect of your split gets handled -- from taxes to child custody and everything in between.But what about before the divorce is finished? Life doesn't stop -- or even...
Worried about international child abduction? Here’s what to do
If your spouse has strong ties to another country, you may worry that he or she will disappear with your children in tow to some far-off land where you will never see them again.It's a reasonable fear. When a marital relationship breaks down, strong feelings about the...
Is it time to discuss the holiday visitation schedule?
The nights are getting longer, the air is getting colder and we're already in October. Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas will all be happening before you know it. That means that it's time to discuss your holiday plans with your co-parent and make any necessary...
How to protect your children from emotional issues after divorce
You can't completely protect your child from the fallout of your divorce. However, you can minimize the effects. By concentrating on your emotional awareness, you can help your children develop theirs -- and weather the tides of the divorce a little easier. Here are...
Trouble dealing with your ex-spouse? There’s an app for that!
One of the biggest headaches parents face post-divorce is the fact that their marriage may be over but their relationship with their child's other parent is not.Mothers and fathers alike tend to dread the interactions they have to have with each other over things...
What rights do grandparents have in California?
Are you a grandparent hoping to obtain legal visitation rights to your grandchild in California? Ultimately, it's possible -- even if your relationship with your grandchild's parents is rocky. However, it isn't necessarily a simple or easy process. The conditions that...
Parental alienation: Know the signs of this form of abuse
Parental alienation is a form of child abuse -- although many people don't think of it as such. Certainly, the parents who participate in the type of mental and emotional manipulation that drives a wedge between their children and their children's other parents likely...