Working closely with one’s spouse after a divorce can be difficult, especially when it comes to navigating child custody matters. Co-parenting can be emotionally challenging, but this type of arrangement is often the most beneficial for the children. One way to make...
Child Custody
Should grandparent visitation be in a child custody order?
Divorce is a difficult process that impacts virtually every member of a family. Beyond immediate family members, it also affects grandparents and other extended family members who may have strong relationships with the kids. Parents may not agree on how and when their...
The types of custody and what they mean for a California family
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to visitation and parenting time after a divorce. A California family may decide that joint custody is the right choice, or there are times when one parent feels it is truly best to pursue sole custody. These are not the only...
A detailed parenting plan is better for everyone
Parents want what is best for their children, especially after a divorce. One of the ways many California parents do this is by opting to co-parent, a choice that requires both parents to work closely together long term. This is not easy for someone who must work...
Ways to make shared child custody work well
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...
What are my options if my spouse says he can’t afford support?
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...
Issues to consider for your child custody arrangement
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...
The short- and long-term birdnesting solution
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...
The financial aspects of sharing joint custody after divorce
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...
The overlooked expense of parenting together after divorce
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...
