When California parents first separate, the court may finalize a custody arrangement that benefits the child. Over time, however, the child custody arrangement may no longer work, especially if one parent wants to move or remarry. Although the court generally will not...
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Focusing on children during divorces
Many California couples whose marriages are ending are concerned about how their children will deal with it, but they're not sure how to make the process easier for their kids. Studies have shown that divorces can have lasting emotional effects on kids, but there are...
Avoiding troubles during child custody exchanges
Readers from California may be interested in learning more about what can be done to facilitate a smooth transfer during child custody exchanges. Many difficulties can arise during the exchange process due to lingering animosities amid the parties involved. Although...
The benefits of co-parenting and parenting plans
The primary concern of divorcing parents in California and around the country generally is the welfare of the children involved is. Even spouses embroiled in acrimonious disputes are often able to put their differences aside during child custody and visitation...
When one divorced parent decides to move
Divorced parents in California might have the best interests of their children in mind when they initially decide to live near one another to make the transition easier for their child. However, according to one study, around 33 percent of men and half of all women...
Grandparent visitation in California
In certain situations, grandparents may be awarded visitation rights. This type of visitation is awarded in order to make certain that children receive the added developmental benefits of having access to those relatives. Grandparents may also be awarded custody of...
Understanding the Hague Convention
The United States is one of many countries that is a party to the Hague Abduction Convention. California parents should be aware of the treaty and how it applies to international child custody disputes and abductions.The Convention was created to shield children from...
How co-parenting conflicts can be resolved
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....
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...