In California, grandparents can ask the court for visitation rights in certain situations. The law tries to balance grandparents’ wish to spend time with their grandchildren and the parents’ right to decide what is best for their child. Judges look at each case...
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Modifying spousal support in California
California residents who pay or receive spousal support may petition the court to have the arrangements modified in certain situations. Both permanent and temporary spousal support orders can be changed if legal grounds can be established. However, they cannot be if...
How is a child affected by their father being out of the picture?
Many things can determine how a California child grows up. Parents are a big factor in their child's upbringing and the type of adult they ultimately become. However, when a father is not involved in the child’s life, it can have several adverse effects. Decreased...
Co-parenting in California when you have a child with special needs
Divorce is always difficult, and divorce with children makes things even harder. But if you have a child with special needs, expect the challenges to be further compounded. When you have a child with special needs, you and your ex need to be aware of further...
How finances can affect custody and support
When parents get divorced in California, child custody and support are often two of the most contentious issues. How much child support gets paid, and which parent gets custody, can be determined by certain financial factors. The parents' income The first financial...
Moving? You might need to change your custody agreement
As time passes, families' lives evolve. For parents who are separated or divorced, those changes might mean moving with their children. If the move is far enough away, this might mean that you will need to change your custody and support order in California. How to...
Has your life changed? Your support or custody order should change, too.
Life is full of unexpected events, and your life has probably changed a great deal since your divorce. Your child may have different needs. You or your ex may have new jobs or live in a new location. These changes can make your child custody and visitation, child...
What to do when co-parents cannot agree
Parenting is a rewarding but challenging process. You have to hold so much responsibility on your shoulders to provide the best experience you can for your child. However, it becomes even more difficult when you have a co-parent that challenges your every decision....
Getting a paternity test
When a baby is born to an unmarried California couple, complications can arise if the alleged father does not believe he is the father or want to pay child support. Before an unmarried mother can seek child support, however, paternity of the child will need to be...
How families can adjust after divorce
While divorce can be difficult for the pair experiencing it, any children involved face their own set of challenges. However, there are some ways parents in California can help their kids handle divorce. Cutting back on expenses is often a necessity after a divorce as...