Strategic Approach, Optimistic Outcomes In Family Law
After a child’s own parents, grandparents are often among the most important people in their lives. When divorce, death, or other major changes disrupt a child’s home, grandparents might become essential to ensuring those kids receive the love and stability they need to thrive. Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy for grandparents to step into the role of caretaker, guardian, or…
You might not think it really matters what you wear to court when you and your ex are battling over your kids in a divorce. What you choose as attire for California court proceedings can (and likely will) influence a family court judge’s decision. Like it or not, what you wear to a child custody hearing is going to make…
Parents in California who are going through the end of a marriage may face an understandable desire for answers on how best to safeguard the interests of their children in the process. However, while you and the other parent may share a common desire to preserve your child’s needs, you might not necessarily agree on how to achieve such goals.…
When a California married couple decides to file for divorce, they must work out a co-parenting plan when kids are involved. Children are resilient and adaptable by nature. However, that does not mean they will not encounter challenges when learning to cope with the divorce of their parents. Mom and Dad can help their kids come to terms with life…
With the holidays behind you, you may think that your blended, extended family negotiations are at an end. But time moves quickly, and your kids will have breaks again soon, and that’s when many families choose to vacation. With the often highly sensitive nature of parenting time agreements, vacations with just one parent can create tensions. However, if you want…
When a pair of spouses decide to end their relationship, they must make many decisions, especially if they are parents. Yes, it’s always best (for children) if co-parents can get along in an amicable fashion. However, signing a child custody agreement doesn’t necessarily mean they have to be best buddies. In fact, this might be the last thing on a…
When filing a divorce petition in a California court, the well-being of any children affected is no doubt at the forefront of a parent’s thoughts. If the relationship between spouses is contentious, a parent might worry that his or her ex will be uncooperative. One way an angry spouse might take revenge is through parental alienation, which means trying to…
When two people share children and are ending their marriage or domestic partnership, they need to agree on how to raise their children as two separate units. If they cannot reach and maintain a compromise on their own, California law can step in with a child custody order. As a court order, the child custody agreement is legally binding. Both…
Nothing is worse than fearing for the safety and wellbeing of your child. Too often, separated or divorced parents encounter this situation, and are forced to take legal action to protect their kids. Fortunately, the state of California and its family law attorneys are here to help. An emergency custody order, also known as an ex parte order (orders implemented…
Simplicity is key to an effective California co-parenting plan When a California parent files for divorce, the weeks or months that follow will include ongoing legal proceedings. Even in situations where the spouses disagreed about almost everything in marriage, as parents, they both want what is best for the children and want their divorce to be as stress-free as possible…