Almost no one wants their child custody agreement to have to be decided by a judge. However, when co-parents can’t agree on custody and visitation, they have to turn the matter over to the court. That means that you’ll need to convince a judge that you deserve the...
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Can domestic violence charges affect your custody and visitation rights?
When parents divorce, the situation immediately requires a number of custodial decisions for their children. Any instance in which there are domestic violence allegations can add an extra layer of complexity to already challenging discussions. If you stand accused of...
Is joint custody an option while my baby is still breastfeeding?
Many couples are delighted to find out that they’re expecting a child, and it brings them closer. There are countless others, though, that take this news differently. It may cause a division between the prospective parents to form, ultimately leading them to break up....
How much custody time should you seek?
As a parent who is about to divorce, you might look to get as much time with your child as possible. Yet sometimes, it is quality rather than quantity that matters. Research shows it is best for the child when both parents continue to take an active role in their...
Time is running out to work out a summer custody plan with your ex
School will be of session for the year in a matter of weeks. Like most Americans, you're likely planning to go on vacation for a change of scenery this summer. What does your parenting plan say about your ability to do that? It's time to check and see. You may find...
Joint Custody and Child Support: Who Pays Who?
When parents are awarded joint custody in Orange County California divorces, child support can be tricky. The legalese and extensive negotiations can seem complex. Parents can spend a lot of time worrying about whether or not their child support order is fair and...
Can I Discharge My Child Support or Spousal Support Through Bankruptcy?
Child support and alimony are sometimes collectively referred to by the Court as a domestic support obligation. They both fall into this same category of an obligation to pay support created by the Court’s order. Court orders for child support and spousal support...
Do California Courts Favor Mothers in Child Custody Cases?
If you are getting divorced in California and you wonder if the California court favors mothers, you aren’t alone. Parenting, under any circumstances, is hard. When divorce arrives on the scene, followed by custody disputes, the difficulty intensifies. Parents in this...
Do California Courts Favor Fathers in Child Custody Cases?
If you are getting divorced in California and you wonder if fathers are favored in California child custody cases, the answer is no. Statistically speaking, when courts do not favor a father in child custody cases, it is not because of their gender, but rather because...
Do Significant Differences in Parental Incomes Affect Child Custody?
Many California parents facing divorce fear losing custody of their children. In some cases, the fear is warranted. In other cases, it is not. One concern that is more urban myth than anything else is that the court will award custody to the parent with a higher...