When you filed for a divorce in California, you understood that you and your ex would have to negotiate a settlement. As parents, you undoubtedly also knew that this settlement would include child-related issues. It would be great if proceedings could be a...
Child Custody
Is your ex sabotaging your child custody plan?
Cooperation is a key element for California parents who wish to co-parent successfully following a divorce. Agreeing to treat one another in a respectful manner and to amicably discuss issues regarding your children is the first step toward peaceful co-parenting. What...
Simplify child custody and help your kids cope
The holidays can be a stressful time. If you happen to be one of many California parents who are navigating a divorce as the 2023 holiday season gets underway, you might be worried about how your kids will cope and whether they will still be able to enjoy family...
Setting boundaries helps prevent a child custody dispute
As a California parent who wants what is best for his or her children, you understood from the start that you and your spouse would have to discuss many topics and formulate terms of agreement regarding child-related issues in your divorce. Ending a marriage doesn’t...
Convincing a judge to grant sole child custody
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...
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...
