Child Custody During the Divorce Process
There are two types of custody: legal and physical.
Reaching a Successful Child Custody Case in California
What do Judges look for in deciding custody and visitation cases? What is the best way of reaching a successful child custody case in California? In custody and visitation cases in California, the biggest consideration is the best interest of the child(ren). In deciding what is in a child’s best interest, the Court considers [...]
Custody and Co-Parenting During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in our daily lives. Schools are closed, parents are working from home, and some have lost their jobs. Life is not what it was just a few months ago. Children are now with parents all day—every day. Parents are now responsible for their children’s educational needs, entertainment, and [...]
Child Welfare Services and How to Create a Safety Plan for Your Family
Sometimes a family runs into problems and they get a visit from Child Welfare Services (CWS), a division of the San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency. The job of CWS is to investigate abuse of children and develop and enforce ways to protect them. Initially, if CWS believes abuse has occurred, it [...]
Determining Child Custody and Visitation
You know the kids belong with you, but how can you show the judge that? This blog will talk through what to do (and what not to do) when determining child custody and visitation and showing that the kids belong with you. In marriages, there can come a time when you know your relationship [...]
The Steps to Establishing Paternity Rights as a Father
You often hear of women obtaining a paternity test from a man. But what about when a man wants to know whether he’s a parent or not? This blog will walk potential fathers through the steps to establishing paternity rights as a father. As a father of a child, born or unborn, you have [...]
Defining Visitation Rights When it Comes to Stepchildren
You know your basic rights as a parent, but what are your visitation rights when it comes to stepchildren? Learn how to navigate through the issue, as well as how to gain access to your stepchildren. The Law of Visitation Rights California family law allows a court to grant visitation to a stepparent under [...]
Father’s Custody Rights
It’s a common thought: The woman always gets the kids. But it's simply not true. Our discussion here will focus on a father’s custody rights. In every initial case for physical custody and legal custody of the children, the court must take into consideration what we call the “best interest” of the children, and [...]
Co-Parenting Tips: How to Make Decisions Together
New year...new opportunities to co-parent effectively. We know it can sometimes be quite challenging, which is why we’d like to offer some basic guidance on how to effectively work together to make decisions for the kids. Here are some co-parenting tips for how to make decisions together. As you are ringing in the new [...]
Navigating Custody Arrangements During the Holiday Season
Whether you’ve been divorced for a while or just recently separated, the holidays bring a unique set of challenges when it comes to custody arrangements. We will explain navigating custody arrangements and it's challenges, including any legal steps you should take. Negotiating joint custody arrangements that include equal amounts of time during holiday and [...]
