Can California Child Custody Mediation Work for You? For many parents who disagree on child custody, family law mediation can be a step in the right direction. Mediation is a last-chance effort to establish agreeable terms and avoid litigation. In many cases, parties enter into mediation hoping to find common…
Top 3 Tips for Navigating Child Custody Disputes in California After you finalize a divorce, the hope is that you won’t have to deal with issues with your ex-spouse any longer. Unfortunately, divorce isn’t always the end for some people. This can be especially true when children are involved. If…
What to Expect Out of a Divorce in California You’ve been served divorce papers, and you’re not sure what to do next. Navigating a divorce can be stressful and confusing due to the emotional implications of the process alone. Moreover, every divorce is different, so it can be difficult to…
How To Co-Parent With a Difficult Ex Separated parents face challenges in co-parenting, but it becomes almost unmanageable when dealing with an especially troublesome ex. Shared custody and decision-making become emotionally exhausting when your ex-partner demonstrates uncooperative behavior and manipulation while creating continuous conflict. We can give you tips about…
Blended Families and Divorce in California: Child Custody and Child Support Blended families experiencing a divorce can face unique challenges when it comes to child custody and support. All the factors normally considered, such as custody arrangements and who pays child support, may not be as straightforward as they seem…
How to Handle Child Support Arrears in California: A Step-by-Step Guide You’ve gone through mediation and to court, and there are agreements in place, yet your ex-spouse still isn’t holding up their end of the agreement. When it comes to how to handle child support arrears in California, even though…
What Exactly Is a ‘Legal Separation’ in California? In California, ‘legal separation’ means that a married couple can live independently without fully and formally dissolving their marriage. There are some benefits and disadvantages to obtaining a legal separation. A seasoned attorney who is familiar with legal separation cases can further…
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Child Custody Decisions Family violence is terrible, particularly in relation to child custody. Children’s safety and welfare are never weighed against custody claims in California courts. Evidence of abuse can strongly sway these decisions, and, in some cases, limited or monitored visitation is given…
Navigating the Adoption Process in California: What Prospective Parents Need to Know Adoption is a beautiful, transformative experience that enables a person or couple to establish their own families and adopt a child. The legal process for California adoption is complicated, with steps and requirements specific to the kind of…
Legal Considerations for Co-Parenting Before Relocating Out of California Life and career changes can require one parent to move farther away after a divorce. Short or temporary moves may not require modifying the existing child custody or child support order, but a long-distance move could make the current parenting plan…