Child Custody

Protecting the interests of the children is one of the primary objectives of any California parent going through a divorce. Parents often choose to share child custody in an effort to give their kids a certain amount of stability and continuity of lifestyle. Shared...

Perhaps one of the most frustrating conversations a Los Angeles parent can have with her former spouse or significant other tells her that, on his current income, he cannot afford to pay a child support amount that will meet the children’s needs. Of course, in some...

One of the most complex matters for parents during a divorce is determining how this decision will impact their children. Many parents decide it’s more effective to craft a custody plan on their own, allowing them to address the issues that are specific to their kids...

Parents thinking about divorce are usually primarily concerned about their children. They are worried about how it will affect them, and more importantly, they are looking for ways to make the entire process easier. One way this can be done is through nesting, often...

A divorce will inevitably bring significant financial changes to the lives of both spouses. Even with a comprehensive property division order and financial settlement, one parent may be surprised by the expenses often associated with sharing joint custody. This is a...

When California parents go through a divorce, their primary concern is the well-being of their children. They want to provide stability and security well into the future, and one way many choose to do this is to co-parent. This type of custody plan allows the kids to...

Parents in California, whether they are married, divorced or were never married to begin with, work hard to raise their children with their “co-parent.” In most cases in which the parents are separated, divorced or were never married, a child custody order is in place...

When getting a divorce, soon-to-be former couples have to figure out many big and small details before legally dissolving their marriage. Some couples will have an easier time ironing out these details than others. Those with children tend to have the most trouble, as...

Marital problems can enter the life of any marriage. Whether spouses are newlyweds or married for decades, the decision to end a marriage could occur at any point. And with this decision comes with it many more difficult and important decisions to make. Although...

When a California married couple decides to divorce, things can get messy if they are also parents. When disputes regarding child custody arise, it can spark contention between former spouses. In fact, in some cases, one or the other parent may do something that...