Collaborative law is an alternative dispute resolution process intended to resolve family law issues without going to court. Issues include, but are not limited to: · Divorce, legal separation, annulment · Child custody, visitation · Spousal support, child support · Division of property · Paternity issues Collaborative law is a creative approach to reduce conflict… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘Child Custody’
Preparing your children for divorce
The stress and uncertainty of facing a marital crisis and divorce can be frightening – not just for the couple, but for their children as well. How do you go through a divorce with children? Some parents are afraid that their children will get caught in the middle of their disagreements; while others are afraid… Continue reading →
Does divorce harm the children?
Divorce is an emotional and stressful procedure to go through. But, when children are involved, matters are often made more complicated because the best interests of the children must be considered above all. Even though it is difficult, parents must set aside any tensions or hostility they feel towards each other. They must work together… Continue reading →
Your rights as a dad
Are you an unmarried father looking for visitation with your child? Or, are you an unmarried mother who wants child support? The first step is to establish a legal father-child relationship. This step is necessary to establish custody and visitation rights when the parents are not married to each other. Paternity is established through DNA… Continue reading →
What happens if custodial parent moves?
What happens when the custodial parent decides to move to another state? Can visitation rights be easily maintained? Will the disruption in visitation with the non-custodial parent be detrimental to the child? In most cases, the custodial parent must get the approval of the non-custodial parent and/or the court before the move can take place…. Continue reading →
Establishing legal custody rights
The subject of paternity arises in numerous ways. What happens when a couple has a child out of wedlock and then breaks up? The breakup leaves unresolved issues, such as custody, visitation and child support. What about a man who has been ordered to pay child support based on a court order, but has never… Continue reading →
Parenting plan and dispute resolution options
In all divorces where children are involved, a parenting plan must be created, which works for all concerned. What happens if a dispute comes up? How can it be resolved amicably? The most common dispute resolution involves taking your former spouse back to court. What about legal fees? They can really mount up on post-decree… Continue reading →
Can a father change the custody arrangements?
When couples first get married, they think they will be married forever. They start planning their future together. They buy a house, a car, and then the first child is born. Everything is going along well; all are happy. All of a sudden, without any notice, the wife wants a divorce. They actually agree to… Continue reading →
Are you having problems seeing your children?
Under California law, parents have the right to visitation with their children – unless a formal court order prohibits them from doing so. Is your former spouse preventing you from seeing your children? Has false allegations been made against you with the intent of preventing you from visiting your children? Does your former spouse refuse… Continue reading →
Child custody battles
Unfortunately, child custody battles are often part of a bitter divorce. Are you and your soon-to-be spouse battling for child custody? If the two of you cannot reach an amicable agreement, be prepared to enter a court room. The judge will make the agreement for you. Today, the mother does not always get custody of… Continue reading →
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