There are a lot of challenges California residents face when going through a divorce. Learning to co-parent can be one of their biggest challenges if children are involved. Thankfully, parents can take steps to work together and raise their children successfully. Talk...
Child Custody
Understanding California’s temporary orders in family court
In California, temporary orders are court orders issued temporarily, typically while a family law case is ongoing. These orders can address various issues, including child custody, support, and property division. Why are temporary orders issued? Temporary orders are...
How Parents’ Finances Impact Custody Battles
When parents in California divorce, custody battles are a common part of the process. They entail lawyers battling over the schedule and details of the custody agreement, and that sometimes affects other parts of the divorce settlement as well. Income and Custody...
Why do California parents need a co-parenting plan?
Divorce is hard for any California family, regardless of the circumstances. It’s important to plan for what happens after the divorce, especially if you and your ex-spouse have young children together. Something that can help ease the transition after a divorce is a...
Does parents’ income affect custody outcomes in California?
When parents go through a divorce, child custody is often one of the most contentious issues. You need to understand how your financial situation may affect the outcome of your custody case. How does income affect child custody? The court will likely look at each...
Putting together a child custody plan
A divorce may involve more than the spouses involved. If the married couple has children, concerns about their welfare factor into any decisions. The parents might agree on several matters related to the child's care, so they could submit a draft child custody...
Custody mediation in cases with domestic violence accusations
Child custody mediation can be an effective strategy for California parents to come to an agreement without needing to go to court. However, a problem that frequently arises is if there are allegations of domestic violence. Safety is a key aspect of a potential...
A look at 50-50 child custody
As you go through the child custody proceedings of your divorce, it's best to work together with your spouse to determine what parenting arrangement is best for your family. One common type that many California couples end up deciding on is 50-50 custody. This type of...
How domestic violence affects child custody cases
The state of California takes into account any domestic violence charges when determining child custody cases. Since courts are always looking out for the best interest of the child, they may not grant custody or visitation to a parent who has been convicted of...
Do domestic violence victims need a parenting plan?
If a domestic violence victim in California files for divorce, it's in their best interest to avoid contact with their estranged spouse as much as possible. Unfortunately, this is virtually impossible when both parties have children together. The victim will have to...
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