What do you tell your child when he or she constantly asks where their daddy is? How do you handle the fact that your child’s father does not want to be included in that child’s life? Depending on the age of the child, tell him or her truth but no more. Be positive – no… Continue reading →
Archive for the ‘Family Law’ Category
730 evaluation
When a Family court judge believes a child’s best interests are in question, the judge will order a Child Custody Evaluation or 730 Evaluation. A 730 evaluation is an in-depth study of one or both parents’ parenting practices plus their mental health. This can be requested by either parent when he or she is concerned… Continue reading →
Domestic partners and health benefits
California recognizes the thousands of same-sex marriages that took place before Proposition 8 passed. By registering as a domestic partnership with the Secretary of State, signing an affidavit, and filing a Declaration of Domestic Partnership, you can enjoy the benefits that California law affords you, according to the California Family Code. The California Insurance Equality… Continue reading →
Supervised visits
When the court issues supervised visitation it allows a parent in a high-risk situation access to his or her child in a safe and supervised location. This usually applies to the non-custodial parent. The State of California’s policy is to protect the best interests of the children whose parents have a custody or visitation matter… Continue reading →
Are you charged with parental kidnapping?
Frequently both parents have equal rights regarding their children. They can decided where their children can go and for how long. When parental kidnapping takes place, it is very rarely about the child – it is mostly about the parents. Parental kidnapping takes place when one parent takes the child to an unknown location to… Continue reading →
Are you charged with contempt of court?
When an individual is charged with contempt of court in Family court it is because he or she failed to obey an order issued by that court pertaining to child custody, child support or spousal support. California Penal Code 166 refers to any behavior that is disrespectful to the court process. Besides failing to obey… Continue reading →
Applying for a California marriage license
You may apply for a marriage license at any California county clerk’s office where you plan to be married as long as you are at least 18 years old. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must be present. You may have to show a birth certificate to prove your age. In Orange… Continue reading →
Who gets child custody?
Child custody is a very important family law issue that is often part of a divorce. Having to deal with a legal matter involving child custody can be extremely difficult. The standard for determining child custody in California is the overall best interests of the child – according to California Family Code Section 3040. The… Continue reading →
Held in contempt?
Are you being held in contempt of court? Were you found to be disrespectful or disruptive in court? Or, did you fail to comply with a court order, such as child support? Contempt of court cases are taken seriously by most family law judges, especially when it involves matters involving children. If you fail to… Continue reading →
Reporting child abuse
A child that is being abused does not only have broken bones or bruises, he or she is emotionally scarred for probably the rest of his or her life. Everyone in the community should know the signs of child abuse; make it your duty to learn them. Never ignore a child’s needs or quiet cry… Continue reading →
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