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...
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...
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...
Is a joint custody arrangement right for you?
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...
Divorce, custody and your child’s education
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...
How can joint custody benefit your child?
California parents like you have a lot on your plate. Not only do you have to deal with your own personal matters such as asset division, but you have to handle your child's affairs, too. You will need to decide custody, visitation rights and schedules, and more....
Can children be involved in their own custody hearings?
During a custody battle in California, the court bases its decisions on the best interests of the child. To determine the best possible custody arrangement is difficult. Divorce is emotional and complicated enough, when you involve children, it can lead to more...
