Protective orders often enter someone’s life during moments of fear, conflict or urgency. Whether you requested the order or is subject to it, the rules can feel confusing. Many people think enforcement only matters if a serious incident happens. In reality, small...
If you are a parent or expectant parent in California, understanding paternity is important. Legal parentage (or paternity) determines who the law recognizes as your child’s parent. It affects your rights, responsibilities and decisions about your child’s care and...
Social media helps people maintain connections despite large geographic distances, and disseminate information quickly. Most people have acclimated to social media as part of their daily lives at this point. They may check in on a variety of different platforms...
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...
Driving under the influence is a serious offense with the potential to affect child custody arrangements. For instance, a DUI conviction can lead to various legal consequences, such as fines, license suspension and even imprisonment. These penalties can disrupt a...
Divorce is a major life change that often comes with significant costs, including legal fees, taxes and charges associated with splitting assets. Additionally, life after divorce can alter your finances and budget significantly. If you are contemplating divorce, it is...
When summer approaches, children gleefully anticipate the break from school. For divorced parents, though, this time of year can be a source of stress and uncertainty. The responsibility lies in ensuring that the summer months are enjoyable for the children while...
With summer around the corner, planning ahead for vacation remains essential when co-parenting. Knowing that life comes with the unexpected, the following tips may help you ensure children get a summer full of fun memories. 1. Communicate plans From family reunions to...
The beginning of each year is a fresh opportunity for separated parents to re-evaluate their custody and support agreements. With each passing year, children’s needs and schedules change. Life changes often lead to a need for changes in the custody agreement and...
When looking into different custody options, it is important to consider the needs and desires of your unique family. After all, what works for some may not work for all, no matter how popular the option is. Saying that, joint custody is one of the options you may...