California parents may find themselves in conflict after a divorce is finalized, but this does not always mean they need to return to court. In fact, a judge is unlikely to look favorably on a parent who keeps going to court over relatively minor parenting issues....
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What is a parenting prenup?
Raising a child is often a difficult problem for many parents, especially if they break up before the child is born or get divorced. However, a growing movement of "parental prenups" are helping to streamline a child's care needs and to eliminate the guesswork that...
Reality TV star headed to court in child support dispute
Currently residing in California, Amanda Stanton has mediation scheduled with her ex-husband because of his desire to alter their existing child custody and support agreement. Stanton, who television viewers may know from her appearances on "Bachelor in Paradise" and...
Ccourts now encouraging shared parenting plans
Many California parents who are going through a divorce want to have joint physical custody of their children, and ccourts are now supporting shared parenting more than they did in the past. Though family court judges used to favor the mother in a majority of child...
Co-parenting and rules for screen time
Divorced Californians with children know that successful co-parenting often depends on open communication and negotiation. Usually, the best way to co-parent is for both households to agree to maintain certain rules and routines. However, some parents might have...
The child’s best interests in custody cases
California parents who are unable to come to an agreement outside of court regarding child custody, visitation and support may need to have a judge make the decision. The first thing the judge will look at in determining who gets primary physical custody is who the...
Custody battle ahead for reality show stars
California fans of the TV show "Southern Charm" may have followed the relationship of co-stars Thomas Ravenel and Kathryn Dennis. They have a 2-year-old and a 7-month-old, and Ravenel has filed a suit against Dennis for custody and visitation rights. Dennis claims...
Are the kids going to be ok?
When undergoing the divorce process, parents often feel anxious about potential long-term effects on their children. They may think of adults they know who come from so-called "broken" homes, who are now all grown up and resentful about their own parents'...
Defining virtual visitation and how it works
Virtual visitation could be changing how California children communicate with their parents following a divorce. This type of visitation involves the parties using email, instant messaging, photo-sharing sites, social media sites, video conferencing or mail, and other...
California court expected to deny Ciara sole custody
The breakup between Ciara and Future has resulted in a custody battle and a defamation lawsuit against Future. Celebrity news outlet TMZ reported that a California judge will likely assign joint legal custody to both parents. When Ciara initially asked for sole...