Category Archives: Child Custody Visitation
Avoidable Mistakes in Child Custody Cases
Many believe there is nothing more important than family. This makes divorce and child custody cases all the more difficult. You are facing the prospect of your life changing in more ways than one. Some families even stay together longer than they really should, for the fear a parent may have about not being… Read More »
Britney Spears Consents to Children Moving – Relocation and Child Custody
Life happens. The place you end up – or would like to end up – is not necessarily the same location you were in when your divorce and/or custody agreement was settled. But when you have a child and you are going through a divorce or otherwise have a custody agreement in place, moving… Read More »
What is “Reasonable” Parenting Time in California?
Custody, also known as “parenting time” in California, is always a hot topic when parents of underage children file for divorce. Frequently, parents put off divorce actions because they do not want to deal with the issue of exchanging custody with their spouse. While many families are able to work out situations that maintain… Read More »
Third-Party Custody, Part Two: Challenges of Third-Party Custody Suits
As discussed in part one of our article series, third-party custody suits are certainly a valid option for several interested parties under certain circumstances. The court’s first and primary objective is to serve the best interests of children. While there is a presumption that the best interests of a child are served by staying… Read More »
Emergency Custody Orders
Divorce is one of the most stressful events that a person can live through. The upheaval of a person’s life is a serious matter – and not one that everyone handles well. Local news anchor Frank Somerville has been making headlines lately as his life has fallen into a series of unfortunate events. As… Read More »
Third-Party Custody, Part One: Can Someone Other Than a Parent Gain Child Custody in California?
A non-parent might be interested in learning more about pursuing custody of an underage child (or dependent adult) for a number of reasons. Seeking custody may not have anything to do with “bad behavior” taken by the parent – sometimes, it might just be in the best interest of the child for custody to… Read More »
Does a California DUI Affect Child Custody?
California takes driving under the influence incredibly seriously – so a DUI can be a significant setback for any California parent who receives such a charge while seeking custody of their child. Even one DUI offense can prove to be a monumental hurdle to overcome when going through the process of determining child custody… Read More »
Filing First, Filing Right: Child Custody And California Jurisdiction
Child custody and support issues are usually the most hotly contested items in any divorce action. But what about when you have a choice of which court system you process claims through, and that choice could affect the outcome of your case? Some families’ circumstances are such that more than one state’s court system… Read More »
Fathers’ Rights In California
A common misconception lingers on that a mother’s rights trump the rights of a father. While historically many laws were developed and enacted with an eye on protecting the status of mother and child within the family unit, that same need is not as apparent in the modern era. Today, a devoted, good father… Read More »
Different Types Of Child Visitation Rights Granted In California
When a couple is going through a divorce there are a lot of issues to sort out. You may be dealing with complicated issues concerning division of property, spousal support, the separation of finances…the list goes on and on. But frequently the most important issue fought over by parents in a divorce is time… Read More »
