Los Angeles family law courts have the power to order psychological evaluations of parents in a divorce case in which the court is deciding how to award custody to the parents. When determining child custody, the court is concerned with the best interests of the child. In fact, the […]
A Los Angeles County divorce case that involves children will often include child custody negotiations. The family law court will review both spouse’s fitness as a parent and seek a custody arrangement that is in the best interest of the child. The common term “legal and physical custody” means […]
Divorce is a typically a very stressful and life-changing process that has impacts the lives of all family members. When sensitive child custody issues need to be determined, the stress level increases and spouses often begin swearing and making claims they will gain full custody of the children by […]
If you are a mother in Los Angeles County facing divorce or you are already divorced, you may be considering how to get sole custody of your child. This desire may be particularly acute if either your ex-spouse is unfit as a parent, or if your child prefers that […]
The first step in understanding child support laws is to learn the primary purpose and intent of the laws in the first place. California Family Code 4053 covers child support issues. It clearly states that parent’s most important obligation is to support their child and they have a mutual […]
Nobody gets married with the belief it will end in divorce, but statistics confirm it’s often a reality. A divorce is typically very stressful for everyone, especially when there are children are involved. Normally, both parents contribute to the child’s welfare while they are growing up, but one parent […]
It’s important to know that the occurrence of child abuse or domestic violence can have a direct effect on any child custody case in Los Angeles County. Typically, the family law court will consider your child custody case to be a domestic violence case if they discover you were […]
Ending a marriage is a major life decision with far-reaching ramifications for everyone involved. The process can be long and trying and is often emotionally draining. Despite these challenges, it’s critical to act carefully and deliberately to ensure the best outcome at each step along the way. If you […]
The stress of a child custody case is enormous. Even the most harmonious and successful marriages can encounter difficulty when the added pressure of raising a healthy child is factored into the equation. Unfortunately, not all marriages succeed, and when a marriage is legally terminated in Los Angeles County, […]
The legal term “dissolution of marriage” simply refers to the ending of a marriage through legal proceedings. In other words, it’s the same as divorce, but a modern sounding term with a no-fault approach to terminating a marriage. Like most states, a divorcing couple in Los Angeles County can […]
