One of the biggest decisions that divorcing couples make is who gets custody of their children. In most divorces, the court will prioritize joint custody to help ensure that the children can continue to build a healthy bond with both their parents even after they have...
Remarriage inspires significant changes in any family, and often especially when children are involved. When one or both co-parents remarry, the dynamics of their co-parenting relationship inevitably shift. Navigating this transition requires patience, communication...
Parenting plans, also known as custody agreements, outline the responsibilities and schedules of each parent in caring for their child. In California, these plans are help ensure the child's well-being and maintain structure in their lives. However, circumstances can...
In the summer months, children have more free time and opportunities for activities, and both parents may want to maximize their time with them. This can lead to challenges in coordinating schedules and respecting the rights of both parents to spend quality time with...
Going through a divorce is difficult enough. When the divorce process involves children and additional factors, such as animosity between the parents or other issues, like mental health concerns, things can become very complicated very quickly. Parents who are going...
Getting divorced is never easy, but it is especially difficult when children are involved. It is helpful when parents are dedicated to working together to help their children find success after the divorce is finalized, but what does this mean? What strategies can...
If you divorce in California and have children with your spouse, you must follow the state's process for a child custody determination. Parents may agree on a parenting plan and submit it for court approval or ask the judge to make a decision. Learn how child custody...
Divorce is an event that can bring about unexpected changes for children. Parents make adjustments to their lifestyles that require them to live in separate households and inevitably share child custody and parenting time obligations. California law mandates that...
California law states that in child custody matters, the primary standard must be the best interests of the child. The law does not state that one parent should generally receive sole physical custody, and nowhere does the law direct judges to favor mothers over...
After your marriage ended, you and your ex-spouse decided to focus on raising good kids. While co-parenting works well in many situations, it requires diligent effort from both parents. If one parent sabotages the other’s parent-child relationship, the post-divorce...