Each year, many married couples in California decide that it's time to divorce. While this situation often feels stressful, things become even more so when a child or children are in the mix. After a divorce, one parent typically pays child support to the child's...
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Parenting during the divorce process
The divorce process can often feel complex and frustrating, especially when you have children. In addition to dividing up your assets, you also need to negotiate how you will continue to care for your children. It can take weeks or months to get through the divorce...
New law protects children in custody disputes
Lawmakers in California have passed legislation that protects children in custody and visitation disputes. State law requires judges to consider the wishes of children who are old enough to express a preference in these matters, but children may be reluctant to voice...
Child custody modifications and evaluations
Divorced parents in California sometimes require modifications to existing child custody orders. Either parent may request child custody modifications when circumstances and schedules change. Requesting periodic child custody modifications is normal and doesn’t always...
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...
How do a parent’s living accommodations affect custody?
If you're going through the divorce process in California, you and your estranged spouse might be working to establish a custody arrangement. During this time, a judge can look at a wide range of factors when deciding on custody and visitation-related matters. Here...
Options for custody and visitation when there’s domestic violence
If you or your child have suffered domestic violence in California, you can get help. There are options available to determine custody and visitation that can be determined by the court. You must have a parenting plan in place that can ensure your safety and your...
Ways Domestic Violence Impacts Child Custody
Domestic violence impacts millions of individuals, families, and children alike each year. If you have a child and are involved in a relationship that includes domestic violence in the State of California, it is essential to seek legal counsel and protection for your...
How life changes affect your custody agreement
When you divorced your spouse, you also negotiated a custody agreement with your spouse. Then, a judge reviewed the agreement and issued a custody order. Now that you have some co-parenting experience, you may have realized the agreement is not quite right. Your...
The importance of forgiving your coparent after divorce
If you have kids together, your former spouse is more than just your ex. He or she will be your coparent until your children grow up and become independent. Although forgiveness can be a challenge after a contentious divorce, taking the high road will benefit your...