If you were in prison for a certain amount of time, you may wonder if you will retain your parental rights. This is a very serious question that can have drastic effects on your life, so it is important to understand how the law works in these cases. The good news is this: Unless you… Continue reading →
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How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in California
In California, if you are dealing with a domestic violence case and wish to obtain custody of your child after an event, there are many agencies that are able to provide you with legal help. After you have been involved in a domestic violence case, you may feel scared or uncertain of what will happen… Continue reading →
When is Supervised Visitation Appropriate?
The courts in California keep the child’s best interest in mind when they are determining child custody. What happens when the child’s well being and safety is at stake? How will the courts help protect the child? In these cases, a judge will help ensure that the child is only having contact with a parent… Continue reading →
Juvenile law
The juvenile system emphasizes rehabilitation for juveniles – children under the age of 18. The juvenile system holds children accountable. It can either positively or negatively affect your child’s future. Juvenile court encompasses many cases, including: · At-risk youths · Truancy from school · Dependency · Juvenile crimes Juvenile court offers a greater range of… Continue reading →
Juvenile delinquency problems
Children often test the boundaries set by their parents. These children can present great concern to their parents. A juvenile delinquent is a child under the age of 16, but older than 7, who commits an act which would be considered a crime if he or she were older. Juvenile delinquency cases are heard in… Continue reading →
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