When children make mistakes it can seriously impact their options in the future. Most juvenile cases are handled in the Family Court system, not in the criminal court. The court focuses on guiding the child to a better future. Crimes that children participate in include: Drug possession Graffiti Vandalism Assault Robbery Burglary Criminal mischief An… Continue reading →
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Child custody battles
Unfortunately, child custody battles are often part of a bitter divorce. Are you and your soon-to-be spouse battling for child custody? If the two of you cannot reach an amicable agreement, be prepared to enter a court room. The judge will make the agreement for you. Today, the mother does not always get custody of… Continue reading →
Relocation & child custody
People move all the time – for all different reasons. Sometimes it is a new job or perhaps for just a change of scenery. Moves aren’t a problem for many people, but for divorced parents, things can become complicated. Moving to another city or state may have a big impact on your child custody or… Continue reading →
Child exemptions after divorce
Regarding who qualifies for child exemptions and tax credits after divorce depends on which parent is the custodial parent – the parent with whom the child lives for most of the year. The law says that only one parent may claim a child as a dependent on his or her tax return – making him… Continue reading →
Child support
Do you need legal assistance with child support? The state of California takes into consideration both parents’ income in order to assess child support payments. There are certain factors that affect payments, including: · Child custody · Parenting time · Financial obligation to a previous or new marriage · Health care costs · Child’s education… Continue reading →
What causes a Parenting Plan Evaluation?
A Parenting Plan Evaluation is a formal investigation that assesses the level of each parent’s parenting skills and determines which parent is best suited to care for the children. It is usually done at the request of one of the parents, but can also be court-ordered. A Parenting Plan Evaluation may be requested by the… Continue reading →
Visitation
One of the most contested issues in a divorce is visitation rights. In most cases, both parents fight for the right to have custody of their child; this often leads to an emotionally charged legal battle. If the couple cannot come to an amicable agreement regarding custody, the court will decide after a trial which… Continue reading →
Conflict and your child
A child can take so much – eventually he or she will break down when there is constant conflict between his or her parents – parents that hate each other. This can take a toll on a child. The child’s distress can form school-related problems, depression, or anxiety. The child can start complaining about frequent… Continue reading →
Is your former spouse a “no-show” parent?
What do you do when your children are waiting for their father to arrive to spend a day with and he calls at the last minute to say he’s not coming? This is not the first time it’s happened. How do you handle all of the canceled weekends, the forgotten birthdays, and the missed school… Continue reading →
Can mediation help grandparents?
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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