Child Custody

In divorce or break up, the law requires co-parents to maintain the bond with their children to minimize the effects of the changes on them. For that reason, the family court asks ex-spouses to agree on custody and visitation rights – or it can impose an arrangement under family law that will best suit the minor(s). Families can be complicated, you may have found yourself in a situation where you are asking yourself, "Can I call the police if my ex won't let me see my child?". Despite child custody…

If you are divorced and co-parenting your child (or children), many questions arise when the child is getting ready to go back to school. Some of the decisions you make can have a direct influence on your child's schooling and can either make it harder or easier for them to move forward with their education. Remember that neither parent wants to be left in the dark when it comes to their child’s education. Try to think about what is important to you as a parent regarding your child’s education, and…

A divorce is always difficult, but if you’re a parent, the worst part may be not knowing what will happen to your children. If your children are living in an unfit environment during or after your divorce, make it a priority to obtain legal help from an Orange County family law attorney. If you have evidence that the other parent is neglectful, abusive, and/or unable to provide a stable home and fit parenting, discuss the matter with your attorney. If your children are your top priority, as they should be,…

Every child is unique, and every child custody case is unique. If you are a divorced parent in California, or if you are currently divorcing, considering, or anticipating a divorce, a child custody law firm may be able to help. Whether your child custody arrangement is a voluntary agreement or the result of a court order, over time that arrangement may need to be modified as the circumstances of life change for you, for your ex, and for your child or children. How and when can a parent have a…

Do children in California have any ability to make their own choices about child custody? Not really, but the answer is more complicated than a simple “no.” Deciding on a child’s custody arrangement can be the most difficult task that divorcing parents may face. The parents usually have different ideas regarding how custody and visitation should be arranged, and the child will usually want to have a say as well. Many states, in fact, require a court to consider a child’s preference when making a custody determination. This is where…

If you are separated with your partner or you are planning to file for divorce, deciding child custody will be one of the issues that you will have to deal with during the divorce process. In some cases, child custody is usually decided by both parents with no input from the courts or a child custody law firm. However, there are special occasions where both parents may fail to agree, a factor that may force the court to intervene. Understanding different types of child custody can help you make an…

Does either party involved in your child custody case have a history domestic violence? Are you aware how this can affect a child custody case? If not, then you need to know more about the legal process of child custody cases in Orange County and how a child custody attorney in California can help. Domestic violence can have some adverse effects on your child custody case and if the court comes to the conclusion that any of the parents are involved have been affected by domestic violence, then typically the…

A divorce is by far one of the most difficult processes that anyone will ever endure in his or her life. These times can make a person act, or even react, irrationally and in ways that are potentially damaging to the custody case. If you have young children and are amidst a custody battle with your spouse, it is important that you understand how to behave – and most importantly, what not to do. Your actions before and during the divorce process can be used in court hearings to determine…

One of the most difficult aspects of a divorce case is determining how things will be handled when it comes to your children. You and your spouse may not agree on child care, or you may have different opinions when it comes to what is and is not adequate visitation. Keep in mind, however, that the courts only care about the best interests of the children – not you or your spouse. If you find yourself disagreeing on what is best for the children, it may be in your best…