Keeping the best interests of your child in mind, there are times when supervised visitation is requested for the non-custodial parent. Supervised visitation is generally ordered when one parent has a problem with alcohol and/or drug abuse, physical or emotional abuse or any type of situation that could put the child in harm’s way. Of… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘mother’
Your rights as a dad
Are you an unmarried father looking for visitation with your child? Or, are you an unmarried mother who wants child support? The first step is to establish a legal father-child relationship. This step is necessary to establish custody and visitation rights when the parents are not married to each other. Paternity is established through DNA… Continue reading →
Establishing legal custody rights
The subject of paternity arises in numerous ways. What happens when a couple has a child out of wedlock and then breaks up? The breakup leaves unresolved issues, such as custody, visitation and child support. What about a man who has been ordered to pay child support based on a court order, but has never… Continue reading →
Who gets the family home after a divorce?
One of the biggest questions to be asked during the divorce process is, “Who gets the family home?” Should the wife or husband get it or should it be sold and the proceeds split? Keep in mind that property, such as this family house, acquired during the marriage is community property and each spouse is… Continue reading →
Can a father change the custody arrangements?
When couples first get married, they think they will be married forever. They start planning their future together. They buy a house, a car, and then the first child is born. Everything is going along well; all are happy. All of a sudden, without any notice, the wife wants a divorce. They actually agree to… Continue reading →
Civil paternity
In the State of California, a child born to a married couple is assumed to have been fathered by the husband, unless proven otherwise. If a couple is not married, they can sign a legal document when the child is born or can wait for a later date, if necessary. In the case of an… 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 →
DNA testing
Establishing paternity is a critical first step in collecting child support. Once legal paternity is established, a child has the right to the father’s medical coverage, support and other benefits the father can provide. Paternity is also important for the father’s rights and visitation. You have a right to know if you are someone’s father… Continue reading →
Denied visitation rights?
Have you been denied visitation rights with your child? A family court will deny visitation if it believes that the child is in some sort of danger. If the court believes, for any reason, that you are taking illegal drugs or drinking excessively, it will deny you the right to spend time with your child…. Continue reading →
Recent Post
In What Circumstances Does Supervised Visitation Apply to a Case?
The Answers to Your Burning Questions Regarding Mediation
Your Holiday Plans and Custody: How to Modify Your Order
What to Know When You Are Divorcing from an Abusive Spouse- Can I Attempt to Appeal My Child Custody Order After the Fact?
