How Are Custody Decisions Made for Special Needs Children?
Good question. And increasingly, a commonly searched question. Why is that? There has been a dramatic rise in the population of children with neurodevelopmental, psychiatric, and medical syndromes whose parents are disputing custody in the family courts. There is also a rapidly expanding number of divorce and separation cases involving special needs children. Correlated with […]
How Much Does A Child Custody Lawyer Cost in California?
As with any legal practice area, what a child custody lawyer costs in California may vary profoundly depending upon the individual lawyer, law firm, or complexity of the child custody case. The State Bar of California agrees, “Lawyers consider various factors when setting their fees. A lawyer who is well-known in a certain area of […]
How to prevent your divorce from destroying your family? Ask one of the best child custody lawyers.
Amy Laughlin, a divorce and child custody lawyer in San Mateo, knows better than most what’s at stake for the children of divorcing parents. “Nothing trains you to be a great divorce and child custody attorney quite like watching your parents get divorced then getting divorced yourself, then watching hundreds of other parents muddle through it. […]
How Does Domestic Violence Affect Child Custody Orders in California?
Domestic violence affects not only your life but your children, as well, regardless of whether they were directly subject to the violence. It is essential to understand how your custody case will be determined by the Court if there’s a finding of domestic violence. How Does California Define Domestic Violence? California Family Code 3044 describes what […]
Is Legal Separation in California Right for You?
You’re trying to save your marriage but concerned about your spouse’s behavior and how it could jeopardize your shared assets. Perhaps your spouse has mental health struggles and engages in irrational spending. Or maybe your spouse is secretive about community account information, refuses to share account access with you, and you’re seriously worried about your […]
How does parenting time affect child support?
In California, both parents typically are responsible for the expenses that come with raising a child. If you and your child’s parent are no longer together, however, you may need to come up with a custody arrangement. Whether you have sole or joint physical custody of your child, you may be eligible to receive child […]
What if my child wants to live with the other parent?
If you happen to have children, your relationship with your ex-spouse will never truly be over. Particularly if your children are younger, it is highly likely that you will end up managing a co-parenting situation for many years. Shuffling the children between two households can be challenging enough when they are young, but problems often […]
Dealing with a “Disneyland Dad”
For those living outside of California, Disneyland is the embodiment of the ultimate family vacation destination. Yet if you are a divorced parent, sadly Disneyland may come to be the representation of your ex-spouse’s efforts (be they intentional or not) to undermine your parenting. Many clients come to us here at Laughlin Legal, PC complaining […]
What can I do when my ex ignores the child custody order?
Lives change and obligations change; child custody orders can change, too. Yet, if your ex-spouse takes matters — and your kids — into his or her own hands without a court modification, a judge’s say-so may not be enough to ensure the immediate safety of your children. Here are actions recommended by the Judicial Branch […]
