When a couple separates and they have a child in common, it may be difficult for them to work through child custody issues. In some situations, it is necessary for the parent without custody to have supervised visitation with the child. Supervised visitation may be...
Child Custody
How do I enforce a child support order in California?
If you are divorced or separated from your ex and you have children, one of the first issues that needs to be addressed is the issue of child support. Generally, if one parent is named primary custodian of the child and is responsible for the day-to-day care of the...
Holding parents who won’t pay child support in contempt of court
If a parent who owes child support fails to make the payments required of them and becomes delinquent, they might be held in contempt of court. This is because a child support order is an order of the court that they have deliberately violated. One way a custodial...
What can ‘reasonable’ parenting time look like in California?
One of the first questions parents ask if they file for divorce is who will have custody of their children, or “parenting time” as it is called in California. Any parenting time arrangements should be reasonable. What reasonable means can be determined by the parents...
Incorporating vacation plans into your parenting plan
Newly separated couples with children often have a hard time coordinating their schedules when they no longer live in the same house. Parents will have to come up with a child custody arrangement that works well for both of them while still prioritizing the child....
Co-parenting during graduation season
As your child gets older there will be many milestones, such as graduation from middle school or high school. Naturally, you want to share these experiences with them and participate in their special day. If you are in a co-parenting relationship, events like...
Establishing paternity is necessary for child custody purposes
If you and your ex are separating, establishing paternity is essential to protecting the father’s rights and making sure that the father follows through on his responsibilities when it comes to raising the child. If a woman is married when they became pregnant, her...
Supervised visitation when the child’s well-being is at stake
Traditional visitation is not always appropriate for all families. When traditional visitation is not in the best interests of the child, the court may order supervised visitation. There are a variety of circumstances in which supervised visitation might be...
4 types of visitation orders
Visitation or parenting time is one of the basic elements of a parenting plan. Aside from custody, you need to discuss how to split your kid's time with you and your former spouse. Generally, there are four types of visitation orders: With a schedule: Both parents...
How are child custody cases evaluated?
While divorce is a sensitive issue for a family, child custody can be an even trickier topic. But while this can be an emotion-filled roller coaster ride for both the parents and the child, it is essential to evaluate the situation and apply what will most benefit the...