People move all the time – for all different reasons. Sometimes it is a new job or perhaps for just a change of scenery. Moves aren’t a problem for many people, but for divorced parents, things can become complicated. Moving to another city or state may have a big impact on your child custody or… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘Child Custody’
Domestic violence and child custody
Are you being abused by your spouse? If so, it is hard not to feel angry and resentful. Do you wonder why you have stayed with your spouse for this long? Under California law, domestic violence is a crime that is taken very seriously. California Family Code Section 6211 states, “Domestic violence is abuse perpetrated… Continue reading →
Divorce – What are my options?
In California, either spouse can seek dissolution of the marriage. Regardless of who starts the proceedings, both spouses have an equal right to the marital property and custody of any minor children. Your first step is determining how you want to proceed. You have several options, including: · Litigation – In most cases, each spouse… Continue reading →
Child exemptions after divorce
Regarding who qualifies for child exemptions and tax credits after divorce depends on which parent is the custodial parent – the parent with whom the child lives for most of the year. The law says that only one parent may claim a child as a dependent on his or her tax return – making him… Continue reading →
Parenting time modification
Everyone goes through changes in their life. But when a change is so great that you need a modification in your parenting time, this can result in a stressful time. Parenting time schedules are made in accordance with the best interest of the child. Reasons that can result in a parenting time modification include: ·… Continue reading →
Establishing parental rights
When a couple has a child and they are not married, oftentimes paternity is in question. Before formulating orders for child support, custody or visitation rights, a family law judge will want to be sure that paternity is established. When a child is born to a married couple, it is presumed that her husband is… Continue reading →
Can a custody arrangement be changed?
Every couple thinks they will live happily ever after when they say the words, “I do”. But what happens if one of the parties decides he or she doesn’t want to be married anymore and asks for a divorce? What happens if there is a child involved? If both parties agree to a divorce, things… Continue reading →
What causes a Parenting Plan Evaluation?
A Parenting Plan Evaluation is a formal investigation that assesses the level of each parent’s parenting skills and determines which parent is best suited to care for the children. It is usually done at the request of one of the parents, but can also be court-ordered. A Parenting Plan Evaluation may be requested by the… Continue reading →
Visitation
One of the most contested issues in a divorce is visitation rights. In most cases, both parents fight for the right to have custody of their child; this often leads to an emotionally charged legal battle. If the couple cannot come to an amicable agreement regarding custody, the court will decide after a trial which… Continue reading →
Relocation matters
What happens when one parent wants to move away – sometimes across town and other times to a distant city or another state? He or she wants to take the child – your child. Before a judge will grant an order allowing the parent to make a move, certain issues must be addressed, which include:… Continue reading →
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