The gloves have come off and your divorce is heating up -- but you and your spouse should really think twice before you engage in a custody battle.High-conflict divorces (and no divorce involving a custody battle avoids being "high-conflict") have long-lasting,...
You're absolutely convinced that your ex is a terrible parent and that the kids would be far better off in your physical care most (or all) of the time. It only seems reasonable to ask the court for sole physical custody.Before you do that, however, take a moment to...
Child Custody & Homeschooling during COVID-19 Many schools are now closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. What guidelines should be followed when determining timeshare now that schools have been closed? Court orders were made to address regularly...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...