When parents divorce in California, they have several options on how to approach child custody. One of these options is nesting. Nesting is not the answer for all families. However, some divorced couples make it work, understanding that it is a process that evolves...
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Tips for Effective Holiday Co-Parenting in California
The holiday season is a time of joy, love, and family traditions. However, co-parenting during this time can be challenging. That’s especially true when there isn’t an effective co-parenting plan in place. Balancing everyone's needs and ensuring that children...
When joint custody isn’t always a good idea
California law allows parents to share custody of their children if it makes sense to do so. However, there are many reasons why parents may not want to share custody and instead come up with a solution that preserves the best interest of the child. It's important to...
Tips to help nesting work for you
Navigating a divorce brings many challenges. Maintaining a secure and nurturing environment for your children should not be one of them. For some couples, nesting is a way to provide stability and comfort for your child. There are a few tips to make nesting a more...
How to make education decisions when sharing custody in California
It’s hard for California parents to navigate parenting after divorce. Parents are expected to communicate with each other to make decisions regarding things like bedtime, punishments, and education. Communicating with your ex can be extremely difficult after a...
Making the most of supervised visitation
When parents separate or divorce in California, their divorce takes a toll on their kids. One of the ways it does this is by affecting the amount of time children can spend with their parents. Sometimes, third-party supervision requirements drastically impact a...
How to successfully co-parent adolescent children
Co-parenting after divorce can be quite challenging as California parents have to figure out how to deal with each other when communication might have broken down before and played a role in the end of their marriage. When they need to continue raising their...
What are the different types of child custody?
California divorced couples who have young children have a lot to consider. Child custody is one of the most emotional matters when parents end their relationship, and there are different types. Legal custody Legal custody means that a parent has the legal right to...
Understanding custody laws and how they might affect your case
If you are involved in a conflict over child custody in California, you should understand the state’s custody laws and how these can affect the way your case turns out. Custody laws apply whether the parents were married or not and parents should be familiar with...
Will there be a forensic psychologist in your child custody case?
Judges in California sometimes bring in a forensic psychologist to assist them in making decisions on child custody. It's possible for attorneys or the parents to request a forensic psychologist as well. Interviews Forensic psychologists often interview the people who...