With today’s economy, more and more parents are asking if they are responsible for paying for their child’s college expenses. They want to know if college expenses are part of child support. It is important for any child to get a college education and courts recognize that need. However, many non-custodial parents are not willing… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘parents’
730 evaluation
When a Family court judge believes a child’s best interests are in question, the judge will order a Child Custody Evaluation or 730 Evaluation. A 730 evaluation is an in-depth study of one or both parents’ parenting practices plus their mental health. This can be requested by either parent when he or she is concerned… Continue reading →
Supervised visits
When the court issues supervised visitation it allows a parent in a high-risk situation access to his or her child in a safe and supervised location. This usually applies to the non-custodial parent. The State of California’s policy is to protect the best interests of the children whose parents have a custody or visitation matter… Continue reading →
Are you charged with parental kidnapping?
Frequently both parents have equal rights regarding their children. They can decided where their children can go and for how long. When parental kidnapping takes place, it is very rarely about the child – it is mostly about the parents. Parental kidnapping takes place when one parent takes the child to an unknown location to… Continue reading →
Who gets child custody?
Child custody is a very important family law issue that is often part of a divorce. Having to deal with a legal matter involving child custody can be extremely difficult. The standard for determining child custody in California is the overall best interests of the child – according to California Family Code Section 3040. The… Continue reading →
Reporting child abuse
A child that is being abused does not only have broken bones or bruises, he or she is emotionally scarred for probably the rest of his or her life. Everyone in the community should know the signs of child abuse; make it your duty to learn them. Never ignore a child’s needs or quiet cry… Continue reading →
Relocation issues
When a couple with children divorces, it is important for the parents to successfully co-parent with each other. In order for this to happen, certain agreements must be made in addition to the custody agreement. What happens when one of the parents wants or needs to move out of California? It is the goal of… Continue reading →
When do child support obligations end?
In most cases, child support payments end when the child reaches the age of majority – 18 or 21. However, there are many factors to take into consideration when determining this. There are incidences when payments do not end until the child graduates from college. If your child becomes emancipated, your support obligations end…. Continue reading →
What to tell your children about your divorce
Anyone who has gone through a divorce knows how painful, stressful and confusing this time can be, especially when there are children involved. Concerns arise about who, what, when, where, and how to tell your children. The following are some helpful and positive tips: Sit down with your spouse and decide what you are going… Continue reading →
Supporting your child
One of the most important parts of a divorce settlement is your child’s future. Child support is set up so that the costs of raising a child will be shared by both parents. When the child has special needs, they will be taken into account when the amount of support is calculated for the non-custodial… 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?
