A child custody order in a California divorce is not permanent. Until your child turns 18-years old, either parent could submit a petition to the family law court to modify the prior custody award. This includes a situation where the current child custody award was negotiated during the divorce settlement […]
Child custody issues in California are rarely easy to resolve because there are so many different factors that must be considered. The primary factor considered by a family court is always the well-being of the child. Thus, when mental illness of a parent is added into the list of factors, […]
When a couple decides to get a divorce, they will normally have to reach several compromises during the divorce process. In some divorces involving children, this routine process will often turn into a heated emotional battle. In the California family court system, judges will always follow the rules of what […]
Getting a divorce is difficult for the entire family, especially when children are involved. If your divorce has been finalized in California, you might be considering relocating with your child. However, it may not always be that easy as the court might decide that relocation is not in the best […]
Being a parent is normally one of the most rewarding experiences in your life, but it can also be extremely challenging. When parents decide to get a divorce, it often affects their relationship with their children, especially in a situation when there is a bitter and complex child custody […]
Most parents place their child’s well-being as a top priority. If you’re currently going through the divorce process in California and have credible concerns your child could be at risk of harm while they spending time with your spouse, you have options. It might be possible to get sole child […]
The decision to terminate a person’s parental rights is one of the most serious that a family court can make. Whether your rights are being threatened or you need the court to remove the other parent’s rights, you will need excellent support during this time. In addition to your […]
In California, as in many jurisdictions, courts are supposed to make judgments based on a legal standard called the “best interest of the child.” While this is certainly a noble pursuit, it’s also vague and open to interpretation. This standard has a couple of guiding principles that has to be […]
California family courts strive to decide in the best interest of the child when custody issues arise. However, it can be difficult for a judge to know what’s in the child’s best interest from the brief interactions they have with the family. A process known as a 730 evaluation […]
As a parent, you want what’s best for your child. And in the middle of a child custody battle, having full custody of your child may feel like the best thing for your little one. However, the courts don’t always agree. Getting a divorce with children is always hard as […]
