Category Archives: Child Custody Visitation
What Happens When a Parent Violates a Custody Order in California
Child custody orders are legally binding directives issued by a court that determine how parents share time with and make decisions for their children. Once a custody and visitation order is finalized, both parents are required to comply with its terms. Failing to follow the order can lead to serious legal consequences. California law… Read More »
When Can a Parent Relocate With a Child in California
Parental relocation, often referred to as a move-away case, is one of the most complex issues in California family law. When one parent wishes to move with a child, the court must balance that parent’s right to relocate with the child’s need for stability and ongoing contact with both parents. California law generally recognizes… Read More »
How Summer Vacation Schedules Work in California Custody Orders
Summer vacation often presents unique challenges for co-parents operating under a custody order. During the school year, parenting schedules tend to follow a predictable routine. Once summer arrives, however, those routines are frequently replaced with travel plans and shifting responsibilities. California courts recognize this and allow parents to create customized summer schedules that reflect… Read More »
Will Courts Actually Take Parental Alienation Seriously?
Parental alienation can carry real legal consequences, including major changes to custody orders. But understanding how the law treats these situations is critical if you want to protect both your rights and your child’s well-being. What is Parental Alienation? Parental alienation occurs when one parent actively influences a child to develop fear, hostility, or… Read More »
Effectively Documenting Child Custody Violations in California
When a child custody order is finalized in California, it is not a suggestion. It is a legally binding court order designed to protect the child’s stability and preserve both parents’ legal rights. When one of the co-parents consistently or willfully fails to adhere to the order, it creates real issues. It creates stress… Read More »
The Who, What, When, Where Why of Child Custody Modifications
When a child custody order is finally signed, many parents feel an enormous sense of relief. Even if the outcome was not perfect, there is comfort knowing that a clear plan is now in place that outlines how parenting time, decision-making, and responsibilities will work moving forward. However, things change. Children grow, jobs change,… Read More »
Domestic Violence and Child Custody in California: Understanding the Morales Case and Its Legal Impact
A recent arrest in San Bernardino has put the spotlight on domestic violence and the long-lasting impact it can have on families and children. On the first week of November 2025, a woman arrived injured and terrified at a police station at 2:30 a.m. She reported that her husband, Mr. Morales, had beaten her,… Read More »
School Reports and Child Welfare Services
Understanding how child welfare services (CWS) interact with educators is key for families in California. All too often, parents receive a shocking, dread-inducing call; someone from your child’s school has contacted CWS and reported suspected abuse or neglect. How does this happen? Has there been a mistake? What triggered a report being filed? What… Read More »
Transferring Custody Jurisdiction from California Under the UCCJEA
Following the Court’s decision in C.T. v. Superior Court (2025), Californians were reminded that jurisdiction over a child custody case does not automatically shift when a child and their parents relocate. In C.T., the child’s father moved to Denmark with the child for work, while the Mother resided in Utah. The father argued that… Read More »
Back-to-School: School Choice, Schedules, and Logistics
The end of summer means a return to school. Separated or divorce parents often face unique challenges in ensuring that their children transition into the school year smoothly. From determining who is doing what, where school and extracurriculars will take place, whose work schedule may need to shift – it’s a lot to manage…. Read More »