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Child Custody
How does domestic violence impact child custody decisions?
California courts prioritize the well-being of children in custody cases. Judges evaluate several factors, and domestic violence carries significant weight. The law assumes that an abusive parent should not receive custody. Courts consider both physical and emotional...
5 Tips for making a strong custody case
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...
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...
