Posts Tagged ‘California custody laws’
California Law Allows Divorcing Couples to Petition for Pet Custody
Assembly Bill 2274, signed by Gov. Jerry Brown in September of 2018, changed the way pet custody is handled in California divorce cases. The law gave the courts the authority to decide pet ownership in divorce cases. In accordance with the law, the court can assign sole or joint ownership of the divorcing couple’s pet…
Read MoreCan a Temporary Child Custody Order be Modified?
If you are in the midst of a divorce or custody case, the court may have already issued a temporary custody order. Temporary custody orders are intended to keep the life of the child stable while the court takes the time to come to a permanent custody decision. Most temporary custody orders aim to prevent…
Read MoreCommon Schedules California Judges Order for Joint Physical Custody
California child custody cases will hinge on the best interest of the child. Using this standard, the judge will award either sole or joint physical custody of the child. Physical custody refers to where your child resides physically, where they live and where they receive their everyday care. An order of sole physical custody means…
Read More2 Common Exceptions to ‘Status Quo’ Under California Child Custody Laws
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 time that has apparently worked for their children, the…
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