If you and your spouse divorce and have children together, you will need to address custody and visitation. The court may allow one parent to have physical custody, meaning the child lives with that parent, and give the other parent visitation rights. Visitation is...
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Custody & Visitation
Do grandparents have child custody rights?
Many grandparents have close relationships with their grandchildren, providing them with stability and love. In some situations, grandparents may want to seek custody of their grandchildren. Grandparents’ rights Grandparents do not have an automatic right to custody...
Summer child custody and parenting plan issues
California parents might disagree on child custody and parenting time issues throughout the year. In some instances, these are simply logistical disputes and there is no animosity involved. In others, there is substantial discord. When the kids are off from school,...
How can I head off potential custody and parenting time issues?
Family law cases in California are often portrayed as contentious. This is understandable given the number of situations in which the sides have staked out their position and refuse to budge. In some instances, they are justified in doing so. Still, if people get...
What factors may warrant additional child support in California?
During a California family law matter, children are a major part of the case. Parents engage in disputes over many issues related to their children. That includes child custody, parenting time, and child support. Regarding support, there is a specific guideline that...
Joint custody with shared parenting time may be a good option
Getting a divorce when there are children involved can be complicated. Many parents want their children with them as much as possible and are reluctant to share time with the other parent. However, research has shown that children typically benefit from the...
Balancing custody and career takes planning
Divorce impacts many parts of a family. While there is a justifiable emphasis on minimizing the split's impact on the children, parents may want to make major changes as single coparents. This can mean more equally balancing the logistics of pick-ups and drop-offs and...
Guardianships in California
Parents generally have a right to care for their children and make important decisions about their health, safety and general welfare. However, there are circumstances where it may be appropriate to appoint a guardian for the child. With a guardianship, the parent...
Exposing some myths about “father’s rights”
There are many people in the Riverside area and throughout Southern California that talk a lot about father’s rights very broadly, in a way that suggests men are systemically being denied relationships with their children. Particularly for all parents who are going...
How to deal with summer parenting plan disputes
With summer break quickly approaching, parents often find this a tricky time of year. Their children’s schedules are often completely different and irregular, making it hard for parents to have a plan. Kids in the summer are in camps, sports, and other activities all...