Strategic Approach, Optimistic Outcomes In Family Law
Child custody discussions can be challenging and emotional. Any tool that makes these conversations easier is worth exploring. Technology offers solutions that can simplify and improve communication between parents. However, it's crucial to use these tools wisely to...
With the rise of social media, messaging apps and photo editing software, it's become increasingly easy for someone to create false evidence or manipulate digital records to support their claims. Some common schemes include: Photoshopping screenshots to change the...
We are more mobile than ever today. People change jobs, cities and even states for new opportunities. But this mobility can shake up the lives of parents who share custody of their children. When a job offer comes from another place, parents face tough choices....
A California custody order addresses parental rights and responsibilities. It includes an overall breakdown of parenting time or physical custody. It also allocates decision-making authority or legal custody. There is a general expectation that parents should follow...
When a set of California parents go through a divorce, it takes a toll on the kids. One thing that is challenging for children who are coping with divorce is having to travel back and forth between two households, keeping track of personal belongings, school supplies, sports equipment, and more. That is why many families today are choosing a unique…
The best-case scenario for custody matters in California involves mutual agreement between parents. When the adults in the family agree on the best way of dividing parenting time and parental authority, they can establish their own custody arrangements. However, custody can be a very emotional matter. Parents may have a very difficult time agreeing on specific terms and may fight…
People preparing for divorce often find that they have many issues to address as part of that process. For many spouses, property division can be the most serious concern, as spouses worry about what community property rules might mean for their future financial stability. If there are minor children in the family, then custody matters could easily become the most…
Divorce tends to be stressful for everyone involved. Even the most amicable separation usually involves changes in living arrangements and complex emotions. Unfortunately, this process is stressful for children as well. The effects of divorce on children vary greatly. Everything from the age of your child to their personality will play a significant role in how they handle this time…
Parents navigating divorce in California are faced with many decisions regarding their children. Regardless of the issues that led to the breakdown of a marriage, parents want what is best for their kids. In some cases, a concerned parent might believe that supervised visitation should be implemented in a child custody plan. There are several reasons why a parent might…
When parents divorce, they are faced with many decisions. These may include whether to sell the marital home, where the kids will live and who will have parental decision-making authority. If the parents can’t agree, a family court judge will make those decisions on their behalf. Once a child custody order is in place in California, both parents must adhere…