Child Custody

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...

When California parents decide to divorce, they must resolve numerous issues, including many that relate to their children. Like most parents, the court has children's best interests in mind, especially when ruling on child custody or support matters. In a typical...

Just because a California family court judge rules that its best for a particular child or children to live full time with only one parent after divorce, it does not necessarily mean the court believes the other parent is unfit. In many cases, the reasons prompting...

When a California couple decides to divorce after 10 or more years of marriage, it is not uncommon for complex issues to arise. If disagreements persist, things can get quite messy before a settlement is achieved. This appears to be the case for Lisa Marie Presley,...

Any California parent currently concerned about co-parent legal issues will want to review a case that is currently unfolding in another state. The case involves a 5-year-old girl who has reportedly been missing for a week. This situation is an example of how wrong...

No matter what time of year it happens to be, filing for divorce is never an easy decision. If you're one of many California spouses who is also a parent, then navigating divorce just before the holidays may be especially challenging. It is only natural that your...

Ending a marriage might be the right decision for a couple who is no longer happy, but it can still be a difficult transition for parents and kids alike. Most California parents undoubtedly want to be in their children's lives as much as possible, but if work or other...

Divorce isn't easy, especially when there are children involved. Most California parents try their best to cooperate and compromise as needed to keep their kids' best interests in mind when resolving child custody issues. Celebrity divorce cases often make news...

As you and your spouse inch closer to getting divorced in California, chances are you are beginning to prepare for your quest to gain custody of your children. Even if you plan to share parenting responsibilities with your ex, preparing ahead of time for a child...