Child Custody

As a parent, you try to do what's best for your child. That includes attempting to have a cordial co-parenting relationship with your ex-partner. Unfortunately, for some divorcing couples, co-parenting is not always possible. They need to find another parenting...

Co-parenting during the holidays can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. It can also be undeniably stressful. As a result, thinking ahead can be helpful so that realistic expectations and thoughtful preparation can guide the season with room to remain flexible...

Joint physical custody may seem like a reasonable option for divorcing parents. When a California judge is making the decision, the divorced parents might share physical custody of their children on a 50/50 basis. In many situations, this is an ideal setup that works...

California law generally allows both parents to have custody of their children after a divorce or separation. Of course, this is only true if shared custody is in a child's best interest, and it's possible that a judge will agree to modify the terms of an existing...

Child support is one of the most common topics for dispute in a California divorce. While there are guidelines in place as to how much a parent is expected to pay, it remains important to understand precisely what the support payments are generally used for. Child...

Every year, the state of California decides thousands of child custody cases. Child custody cases can be especially stressful for parents and even worse for children. Even more complications can arise when one parent is a military service member. Many in the armed...

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...

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...

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...

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...