Custody battles can be challenging and emotional experiences for families. Preparation and strategy are key when presenting your case in court. Knowing how to build a strong case can increase your chances of a favorable outcome. 1. Gather evidence to support your...
Child Custody
Will my child’s mother automatically get custody?
When a married couple decides to part ways through divorce, the issue of child custody often takes center stage. Many people wonder if, by default, the mother will gain custody of the children. While this assumption may have held true in the past, California law has...
When can you modify your child custody agreement?
Following your divorce, the court hands down its final judgment regarding the custody of your child. As time goes on, however, you might feel that a change in circumstances warrants or even necessitates a modification to the existing child custody agreement. You might...
How to modify child custody in California
Either parent can ask the state to modify child custody if the parenting plan no longer fits their needs. This often occurs as children get older or as parents remarry, move to a new residence or change jobs. Review the process of modifying child custody in...
4 tips for sharing custody after divorce
Throughout the divorce process, you have kept your children’s best interests in mind. But now that everything is final, you hope to move on and create a stable home for them. Even though you share custody time with your ex-spouse, you want your kids to have a sense of...
Working together for your children’s school needs
Your children are back in school. You must now start picking them up from sports or academic team practices and driving them to competitions. Your schedule becomes more and more hectic as they get involved in extracurricular activities. But dealing with your...
Can my former spouse move with our children?
Your divorce has been settled and you have relaxed into a respectful co-parenting routine with your former spouse. After about a year, your former partner announces plans to move several hours away with the children. You currently share joint physical custody are...
The basics of visitation and custody orders after divorce
Every state is different when it comes to divorce and child custody laws, and California is no exception. When a couple divorces, there is property to split, debt to divide and children who are facing tumult in their lives. Many couples have a hard time with divorce...
Sharing custody of children can be positive and fulfilling
When parents are faced with the seemingly daunting task of arranging a shared custody arrangement during their divorce in California, the chances that they are able to amicably and respectfully share the parenting responsibilities of their children may seem incredibly...
Reasons why a joint custody agreement could be your best decision
Making arrangements for your children when you and your spouse are seeking a divorce can be ridden with challenges. The decisions you will have to make will require you to work with your ex and be flexible and willing to negotiate. At ...
