Statistics show that Orange County has one of the highest divorce rates in the country. It has been determined that every day, about 30+ people initiate divorce proceedings. With many contested or disputed divorces come grandparents are kept from seeing their grandchild. Going through legal channels can become expensive. Family mediation can sometimes be the… Continue reading →
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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 →
Christmas without the grandchildren
Christmas is supposed to be a time to gather with your family and friends. What do you do if your children and grandchildren cannot visit this year? · In order to avoid last-minute teary conversations, discuss holiday plans as early as possible. If you cannot be together, pick another day to celebrate – better late… Continue reading →