California parents who are going through a divorce are most concerned about the well-being of their children and protecting their parental rights. While these are valid concerns, it can lead to unnecessary child custody battles and stressful, costly litigation. A...
News that rocked California and the world this past week involves two of Hollywood's favorite movie stars. Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from her husband of two years, Brad Pitt. Some say the primary issue of the split is child custody and what agreement may be...
Though same-sex marriages are now legal in California and throughout the United States, there are still many groups of people that oppose the legislation. A recent child custody case demonstrates that some individuals will even go so far as to engage in highly illegal...
Every family court and most every family strives to ensure the best interest of a child or children is when addressing matters of child custody. There are many factors that can determine the outcome of a case, including the possible need for a modification of an...
Most California parents understand that when faced with a custody challenge, each party will be required to retain his or her own legal counsel. However, there are many child custody cases in which parents are unable to afford the cost of legal services and have no...
At the end of every school term, when that final bell rings and your young child joyously races for the exit, you take a deep breath and prepare yourself for the summer. You've almost made it through. The new fall term is just around the corner. Schools throughout...
It is often stated the best interests of the child is what drives decisions made in family courts. However, the specifics as to how the best interests of the child are decided may be a mystery to some. While every child custody case in California is as unique as every...
Divorce can be a difficult time for everyone, including your children. Watching parents fight, having one parent leave the home and simply the major changes that come with divorce can be detrimental , especially to a child. If you find that you are about to go through...
Interstate child custody arrangements are very tricky, and often they come about as a result of a change in life circumstances. Divorced parents will keep living their lives, and those lives can change in an instant. Maybe a new job opportunity arises in a different...