A divorce is a life-altering event, and heightened emotions can lead to poor decisions on the part of both parties. When a couple divorces, the court will order child visitation at reasonable places and times and will leave it up to the parents to determine a more exact arrangement and schedule. Reasonable visitation is flexible… Continue reading →
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Joint custody issues
Joint custody is a type of child custody arrangement that allows both parents to have custody of their child. If the parents have joint legal custody, both parents have the right to make decisions that affect the child’s life, such as medical care, education, religion, and day care. If they have joint physical custody, the… Continue reading →
Child custody evaluator
A professional child custody evaluator is a neutral third party when it comes to child custody matters in court. His or her sole purpose is to determine the best interests of the child’s overall well-being. His or her recommendations are used to guide the court in its decisions on child custody. The evaluator looks at… Continue reading →
Who pays for the child’s college after a divorce?
Do you and your former spouse have a child that is about to enter college? Are you wondering who pays for your child’s college expenses? When two parents are divorcing and there is a college-bound child involved, expenses for that child become a major concern when negotiating the divorce settlement. They include tuition, room and… Continue reading →
Relocation disputes
With the economy the way it is today, and companies changing locations more often, it is becoming more common for a primary residential parent to relocate children away from the other parent. Under California family law, prior to relocating a child a distance that would significantly disrupt the other parent’s schedule; the relocating parent must… Continue reading →
What is the difference between legal and physical custody?
It is preferred by the court that the couple works out custody and visitation rights on their own. If an agreement cannot be reached, however, the court will step in and work on the principle of what they believe to be the best interests of the child in question. The number one custody option is… Continue reading →
Divorce and child support
Every parent wants the assurance that his or her child will get everything he or she needs. This is especially true when divorce breaks up a family. That assurance requires financial support. When a couple divorces and there are children involved, the family court considers the following factors when determining child support: The income of… Continue reading →
Petition to relocate
Child custody issues can become complicated when one of the parents suddenly decided to relocate to another city. Many divorce agreements provide restrictions regarding the ability of a parent to relocate. Does yours? A parent that wants to relocate because of a new job is required to file a petition with the court to remove… Continue reading →
Parental visitation rights
One of the most sacred rights of a parent is the right to spend time with your child. Visitation is a right, not a privilege. Parents who have the potential to endanger their children may be allowed supervised visits. Parents who are loving and caring, and will not endanger their children, do not require supervision…. Continue reading →
Parenting plan
Divorced parents with children are required by the Family court to have a parenting plan in order to prevent future conflicts when dealing with the responsibilities relating to their children. If the parents cannot agree on one amongst themselves, the court will do so for them. The plan addresses issues such as visitation with the… Continue reading →
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