There is nothing more frightening than a parent to claim child abuse against the other parent in a child custody dispute. Being falsely accused creates a very big challenge for the accused. Courts err on the side of protecting children from alleged perpetrators. A parent who is falsely accused may end up with supervised visitation…. Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘Child Custody’
Is this child yours?
Paternity issues can arise out of many situations. In many cases, a man may want to establish his parental rights or he may be questioning if he is actually the father of the child. Whatever your issues may be, it is important to get the help of a knowledgeable Orange County Family lawyer who understands… Continue reading →
Temporary child visitation
Resolving child custody and visitation issues during a divorce can be very challenging. However, no matter how much stress is involved, you and your spouse need to put your differences aside and act in the best interest of your child. After the initial divorce papers are filed, the family court will hold a hearing to… Continue reading →
Third-party custody
Child custody issues do not always pertain to divorce. Issues sometimes come into play when a couple has a child and has never married. Now, they are breaking up and a custody dispute arises. Today, with so many blended and extended families, someone other than the biological parent has become the child’s primary caretaker. That… Continue reading →
Changing child custody
Even though you have your final judgment in your hands regarding child custody, it is still possible to change the custody. Of course you will have to show that substantial changes have occurred to justify the change. Courts look at the best interests of the child and their number one concern is preserving the stability… Continue reading →
Avoiding stress for your children at holiday time
Christmas time can be stressful for many people, including children. If your children act up during holiday time, here are some helpful hints to calm them down so they can enjoy this time of the year and so can you: · Discuss the true meaning of the holidays – not only receiving gifts · Make… Continue reading →
Parenting plan
Divorced parents with children are required by the Family court to have a parenting plan in order to prevent future conflicts when dealing with the responsibilities relating to their children. If the parents cannot agree on one amongst themselves, the court will do so for them. The plan addresses issues such as visitation with the… Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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