Child Custody

If you are a non-custodial parent attempting to navigate the child custody laws in California, you already know that it can be a daunting task. It’s very important to understand the differences between physical and legal custody and the factors that are at play when...

In a child custody case, it’s extremely important for parents interested in custody to be aware that what is currently the status quo may sometimes remain the status quo. For example, if two parents have a schedule, they have been following for a substantial amount of...

There are few divorce cases which are pretty straightforward and the terms and conditions of the divorce are quite easy to understand. However, there are some divorces which are as complicated as they can get. One such issue arises when the child involved in the...

When a marriage ends, and divorcing parents are attempting to establish custody arrangements, there are many issues to consider. Because there are so many variables and so many changes, some tend to get overlooked. One frequently overlooked issue that divorcing...

When getting a divorce where children are involved it is extremely important to have a custody agreement that is best for the child. Whether you decide to have shared custody or one parent has primary custody and the other visitation rights, a consistency should be...

Updated on November 19, 2024 The "Right of First Refusal" in California custody law is a provision coparents include in a child custody agreement. It allows one parent to care for their child during the other parent's scheduled time if the latter becomes unavailable...

One of the important grounds on which parents can lose custody battles is having a history of substance abuse. Parents who struggle with substance abuse often have a strained relationship with their children and it plays a major part in family court proceedings.  If a...

In 2000, a landmark decision was passed regarding custody and visitation rights of grandparents after the Troxel vs. Granville case. The Court in that case ruled that when it comes to child custody, parents have the upper hand because they are the primary caregiver....

Some argue that to give yourself the best chances of retaining the custody rights of your child/ children or at least enjoy visitation rights equal to your ex-spouse, it is better to avoid dating or cohabiting before the divorce settlements are finalized. How far is...