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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
One of the child custody issues that can come up during a divorce is navigating the content shared on social media. For example, if your former spouse keeps posting pictures of your child on social media, what can you do to stop or limit it? In California, there is no law that specifically addresses [...]
When it comes to child custody and visitation, there are many factors that come under consideration. One such issue is the Evidence Code Section 730 evaluation. But what exactly is an Evidence Code Section 730 evaluation? And when is one needed? Let’s take a look at the basics. The 730 Evaluation’s Role in Child [...]
When it comes to visitation rights in California, the summer can be a challenging time. It can be hard to plan for vacations and other summertime activities for your children if you have to abide by a custody agreement requiring your child to spend time with the other parents on certain days of the week. [...]
Sometimes couples who are planning on separating or divorcing prefer to wait out the holiday season and file for separation and divorce in the New Year. This can be because of financial reasons, or because they do not want to tell their children or other family members that the marriage is about to end. There [...]
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