A terrible tragedy occurred this week that some California residents may have heard about. A man burned down his home while he and his two children were inside, and all three were killed. The father carried out this tragic act during his visitation time with his...
Officials in California have been alerted to the disappearance of a young girl who was taken from her school on Jan. 23. The 11-year-old girl is thought to have been kidnapped by her mother, who does not have custody of the child. The father of the girl, who has legal...
A California man, founder of an advocacy group for fathers' rights in custody battles, has announced that a recent event marks an important step forward regarding international child custody disputes.Right before the holidays, a father who had been fighting for...
There is perhaps nothing as frightening as being in an abusive relationship. Though someone may want to get out, they often don't know how, fearing for their own or their children's safety. Often the situation is left to fester too long, and sometimes the results are...
There is perhaps nothing as frightening as being in an abusive relationship, whether it is in California or elsewhere. Though someone may want to get out, they often don't know how and fear for their own safety as well as that of their children and others. Often the...
When the parents of a minor child split up and custody is at stake, it is most often the father and his counsel who play defense while the mother and her lawyer play offense. This makes sense considering custody is more often awarded to the mother. But in a developing...
In California, the definition of the modern family is constantly evolving. With blended families and same-sex parents being included in the make-up of many families, child custody cases are becoming increasingly more complex.However, custody is not guaranteed for...
Child custody and visitation cases, whether in California or elsewhere, are among the most difficult and heart wrenching matters in the law. When the parties cannot agree on custody or a visitation schedule, the general applicable legal standard is to decide what is...
Child custody is often one of the most difficult issues to resolve when a couple ends their relationship. While both parents want what is best for their children, they sometimes disagree and struggle to come to an agreement over their child custody...
Child custody battles can be difficult for both parents and children. But once the courts have established a custody arrangement, both parents are expected to adhere to it. However, there are instances in which parents take matters into their own hands and do not...