Separation and divorce are difficult under any circumstance. When there are children involved, their emotional, physical and mental support needs to take center stage. It may become difficult for parents to hash out a custody and visitation plan amid a turbulent and...

If you have a difficult relationship with your ex-spouse, the idea of spending the next decade co-parenting with him or her may seem cruel. In this situation, it is natural for you to think about pursuing sole custody. However, in the majority of cases trying to get...

Determining the ongoing care of your children is often one of the trickiest parts of a divorce. Even though you and your ex disagree on a lot, both of you desire to participate in raising and caring for the children you share. Developing a child custody arrangement...

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...

It is very common for parents to hold joint custody of children after a divorce. Joint custody is very popular in modern family law, because it holds many benefits for the children. Even if the parents divorce, having both parents actively raising the children is...

Negotiating a good visitation schedule is an important part of divorce. It should have two main characteristics: Workability and acceptability. These two elements are key because you would want the schedule to work for all foreseeable situations. If one parent decides...

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...

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...

When California parents divorce, they must make a lot of hard decisions. The first of these decisions is what sort of custody arrangement you wish to have. While sole custody used to be the go-to option, joint custody is the new norm. Though it is not suitable for...

During the divorce process, numerous challenges frequently arise for parents. Some include financial matters, such as the payment of child support, while others involve property or some other serious matter. However, legal topics related to kids are especially tough...