Children with divorced parents are just like other children – they want a summer vacation filled with travel, friends, fun stuff and plenty of time to do nothing. When child custody and living situations are complicated, achieving this type of summer vacation can be a challenge. However, with a little bit of thoughtfulness and planning,… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘Child Custody’
Should my child be able to choose who he wants to live with?
One of the most common child custody questions asked is, “At what age can a child decide which parent to live with?” Typically, there is no specific age when a minor child can decide which parent he or she wants to live with. It is usually up to the judge to decide if parents do… Continue reading →
Can I change my child’s school?
A divorce is much more than just the end of your marriage. The issues addressed in your divorce will change the rest of your life and impact everyone you care about. Sometimes circumstances happen after divorce that requires the primary custodial parent to move to another city or even another state. This is a particularly… Continue reading →
What is a parenting plan?
If you are divorcing in California and have children, you will need to file a parenting plan with the court. A parenting plan addresses custody and visitation issues associated with making arrangements for children of divorced parents. It spells out how you and your ex-spouse will co-parent your children following your divorce. The parenting plan… Continue reading →
Can I Get A Move-Away Order?
We live in a mobile society where people relocate for various reasons, such as new job opportunities, going back to school, living near extended family support systems, lower cost of living, getting remarried, etc. What happens when there are children involved? Does the custodial parent have the right to move away without the consent of… Continue reading →
Legal Separation
In many cases when a marriage is not working, the couple decides to get a legal separation and wait to file for divorce. Sometimes they can work out their problems and get back together. A legal separation does not terminate the marital status; however, the parties remain married in name only. When a marriage is… Continue reading →
Child Custody Agreement
Child custody is probably the most important legal matter in a divorce. If a couple heading for divorce cannot arrive at a good custody plan for their children, the court will do it for them. The court, under the California Family Code, assures the best interests of the children when determining which parent should have… Continue reading →
How Can I Help My Children During Divorce?
Divorce is not only a stressful time for the couple, but what about the children? When telling your children about your decision to get a divorce, it is important to make them feel safe and loved, even though mommy and daddy no longer want to be married. It’s difficult for some children to understand what’s… Continue reading →
I Want To See My Children
A divorce is much more than just the end of your marriage. The issues addressed will change the rest of your life and impact everyone you care about, including your children. Any time a divorce proceeding involves children, it complicates matters. The relationship you develop with your former spouse can greatly impact the development and… Continue reading →
“No-Fault Divorce”
What does no fault divorce mean? Divorce can be a stressful and emotional experience under any circumstances, but not all divorces end as a result of misconduct. In 1970, California became the first state to implement ‘no-fault divorce.’ Essentially, a no-fault divorce means that either spouse can end the marriage without a reason – other… Continue reading →
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