Child custody is one of the most contentious and complex issues a California couple will address in a divorce. It is never easy for two loving parents to decide how to share time with their kids, even if the two parties are amicable and have resolved to work together...

You’ve made the decision to file for divorce, but you are now concerned with how this choice will impact your kids. You and your soon-to-be ex are willing to prioritize the needs of your children by working together to create a parenting plan that will be strong and...

When two parents are raising children, but not in a relationship with one another, it can be complicated. One parent is often required to pay child support to the other to ensure the children have their needs met. Some parents have difficulty making the payments due...

When a relationship ends, through divorce or otherwise, there may be several issues that each person has to contend with. If children are part of the relationship, arrangements for child custody or child support may need to be made. Most parents here in California...

Making decisions on how to share parenting time and visitation schedules can be one of the most complex and difficult issues a parent can face during a divorce. It is easy to allow temporary emotions to drive decision making, but feelings do not always lead to choices...

Going through a divorce can be a trying process for couples in California or elsewhere around the country. Countless decisions must be made regarding dividing financial accounts, determining who will continue to live in the family home or deciding who will keep other...

When a California couple decides to get a divorce, the parties involved understandably have a number of issues to resolve. Questions surrounding division of assets or "who gets what?" are typically at the forefront of discussions. However, when the couple has...

When a couple decides to get a divorce in California or elsewhere around the country, there are dozens of issues to address. While property division may seem to be of utmost importance, couples with children have crucial decisions to make. Child custody determinations...

Every state in America uses the barometer of what's best for the children in instances when parents separate. Courts of law want to ensure that a child's welfare is at the forefront of every child custody matter in California and, in doing so, use some yardsticks by...

When a judge makes the decision about who the children will live with after their parents are divorced, it could leave a bad taste in one parent's mouth. Appealing a child custody ruling takes proper planning and must adhere to California family law rules....