Child custody cases in California can be complex but the family court has criteria to guide them when reaching their judgments. The most important of which is the best interests of the child. The court will always rule in a way that tries to reflect this. There are,...
The divorce process is stressful enough on its own, but co-parenting with a hostile ex-spouse in the aftermath may seem impossible. Joint custody is usually in the best interest of the child, but it can be a major challenge for feuding parents to handle. While joint...
Custody cases are often the most contentious aspect of a divorce. When cases involve domestic violence, the stakes can be even higher. After a series of high-profile cases involving child custody and domestic violence, abuse survivors are calling on California courts...
As divorcing parents, you always want what is best for your child even in this difficult situation. This means setting them up with the tools they need to cope with these changes in their life. One of the best ways you can do this is by ensuring they have the...
As part of your divorce agreement, you and your ex must draft a parallel parenting plan for your shared children. Just as you did not know how to navigate divorce, you also do not know how to create a parenting plan. Healthline explains the process of drafting a...
Couples with children eventually need to work out custody arrangements if they divorce or break up. In California, state law protects the rights of both parents while centering the best interests of the children in all custody matters. Where you live after the divorce...
What delays many divorce filings is the idea of a child custody fight. Indeed, often divorcing couples, or those contemplating divorce, talk about waiting until the kids graduate high school before filing. This is because the idea of trying to figure out how to raise...
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....
Even though there are many good resources out there that try to prevent it, domestic violence is still too common of a problem in California. Once a parent in the Monterey area has the courage to get out of the cycle of domestic violence, one of her biggest concerns...
