The idea is that joint custody is in the best interest of the child. There is a great amount of scholarship showing that if children have both parents in their lives it is good for them whether or not the parents divorce. However, if you are not on speaking terms with...
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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...
Establishing parentage is a key to custody rights
Unmarried parents must take extra steps to become legal parents of their children. Even being a biological father is not enough on its own to obtain parental rights. The California courts explain how and why unmarried parents should establish parentage of their...
Parenting challenges during unprecedented times
Parents may feel as though they have more to worry about than ever before. The challenges that parents face can seem especially problematic when they have to parent separately. When parents work together, they can be more attentive to what children are going through....
Keep children the top priority during a custody dispute
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...
Should I try for sole custody?
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 best custody arrangement for your family
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...
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...
Is “nesting” a good choice for divorcing parents?
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...
Who gets the kids for the summer?
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...
