Establishing child custody rights in California can be a complex process with unique challenges. But when a child is born to unmarried parents in California, it creates a unique set of legal considerations around custody rights and responsibilities. 6 common custody...
Child support can be a contentious aspect of divorce. It can be especially difficult when your child's education is at stake. According to the California Department of Education, about 7% of California's children attend private schools. If your child is one of them,...
You may be in a long-term, committed, domestic relationship with someone but choose not to get married. For whatever reason, marriage may not be right for you, or at least, it may not be right for you now. If this is the case, you are not alone. According to...
Often occurring during high-conflict divorces, parental alienation involves a parent pressuring a child to reject and have strongly adverse feelings toward the other parent. Whether intentional or unconscious, this psychological dynamic may have damaging effects on...
Other than a divorce settlement, divorcing parents must also create a parenting plan as part of dissolving their marriage. Children and former spouses deserve to know the elements of a viable co-parenting strategy. Boys Town helps ex-partners create a parenting plan...
If you are struggling with constant arguments and intrusions from a co-parent, it can cause massive amounts of stress. Not only can this situation frustrate you, but it can also take time away from you parenting your child to the best of your ability. Learning how to...
You and your current spouse agree to divorce, but you have shared children to consider. What should you do to create a parenting plan that supports your children? Psychology Today explores the nuances and considerations that go into drafting a parenting plan....
The American Rescue Plan Act that was signed into law earlier this year provided many in Monterey with the financial lifeline they need during these tough times. One part of the Act that parents may be especially pleased with is the increase in the child tax credit to...
A Monterey couple who is in the process of getting a divorce has many different things to work out. Besides property division, child custody and child support are some of the more contentious issues. A parent may wonder what qualifies for income when the court decides...
Divorce poses a variety of challenges for ex-spouses. However, one of the biggest dilemmas splitting couples face is how they can help their children during and after the separation. Luckily, there are ways both parents can provide the love and support their children...