Once you decide to get divorced, one of your biggest concerns is how your children will cope with this major life change. Many couples in the U.S. also struggle with this situation every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the U.S.,...
Child Custody
Can the court change a custody order?
Child custody decided by a judge may prove challenging to overturn. Several factors go into the original order and a subsequent change. When talking about custody, it helps to know the difference between legal custody and physical custody. Learn a bit about common...
Factors that affect custody decisions in California
If you have kids and are getting ready to divorce, or you are already in the middle of the process, you need to think about child custody. Every family is in a unique position and the outcomes of custody cases vary from one to the next. Sometimes, parents share...
How can you split child expenses with your former spouse?
When creating a co-parenting plan, finances are a critical element. According to the U.S. News, sometimes you will have to compromise or improvise in your financial plan. The following tips can help you split your finances more amicably. Create a system that works for...
What is parallel parenting?
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...
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...
