Child Custody

Summer is just around the corner, and with children in California on summer break this may mean taking a road trip, enjoy a beach vacation or visit a popular theme park. If a child’s parents are divorced, they will likely want to make sure that their time with their...

When parents in California divorce, decisions will need to be made regarding child custody. While in some cases parents will share joint physical custody of the child, other time one parent will be awarded sole physical custody and the other parent will be awarded...

When going through a divorce, California parents are often most concerned with how their choices will affect their kids. Parents naturally want what is best for their kids, and that may mean one or both feel they should retain sole or primary custody. This is one of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...