It would be nice if all California divorces were amicable, swift and economically feasible. The reality, however, is that many spouses face severe financial crisis following a divorce. It is also true that many parents are at odds about child custody issues. In some...
Child Custody
Is your child custody plan back-to-school-proof?
As summer draws nearer to its end, kids in California and across the country are getting ready to return to school. For some, this year will be different than the rest because their parents filed for divorce over the summer. This is a major change that has...
5 reasons to seek child custody modification
When a California family court judge issued a final decree in your divorce, it may have included terms of agreement regarding your children. At that time, you and your former spouse became obligated to adhere to those terms, unless and until the judge might see fit to...
Dress for success in child custody proceedings
If you’re going to enter a California courtroom to request sole custody of your children in a divorce, you’ll want to make a positive impression on the judge. It’s a time when everything you do and say will be under close monitoring and will have an impact on the...
How to summer-proof your child custody plan
As spring time continues to unfold, many families are looking ahead to summer, making plans for vacation or other family activities, such as camp for the kids or visits with grand-parents, trips to amusement parks and other day events. If you’re currently navigating a...
What is legal child custody?
If you're a California parent who is preparing for divorce proceedings, it is wise to want to gain clear understanding of numerous legal terms that might be relevant to your case. Resolving issues that pertain to your children's care and well-being will no doubt be a...
Is your ex disregarding a child custody order?
When you filed for a divorce in a California court, your children's well-being was likely at the forefront of your mind. Their best interests were no doubt a central focus of proceedings. You may have felt relieved and ready to adapt to a new lifestyle with your kids...
When is sole child custody the best option?
Regardless of longevity, if you have determined that your marriage is no longer sustainable, as a parent, you must resolve certain issues before moving on in life without your spouse. Like all good parents in California or beyond, you consider your children's...
Avoid child custody fights with a holiday plan
When you filed for divorce, you no doubt had several primary issues on your mind, such as property division and other financial matters. Like most Texas parents, you probably also wanted to ensure that your children's best interests were a central focus of all...
The emotional impact of parental alienation
As a parent, one of your most important priorities for your life after divorce is to ensure that your child has everything he or she needs for stability and security long-term. This means equitable access to both California parents and a visitation schedule that...