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Child custody in California
Unfortunately, not all relationships between two people last forever. In the cases where the couple has had children together, often a child custody agreement needs to be enacted. There are two different types of child custody orders in California. The first type of child custody order that a parent could receive in California is legal […]
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Ways fathers can counteract possible child custody discrimination
Traditional views that long upheld mothers as the only appropriate caregivers for children have left fathers with deep concerns when they pursue child custody. The court decisions made by previous generations in California frequently discounted the parenting abilities of men. Attitudes toward fathers have changed in recent years, and family law recognizes their parental rights. […]
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How a parent can keep in touch with children after moving away
Living long-distance from their children can be challenging for some California parents who have gotten a divorce. However, they can still keep in touch through social media, text messages or email even if they only see their children infrequently. Regular postcards with positive messages let children know they are on their parents’ minds, and parents […]
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Custody dispute ends in murder
Domestic abuse is often a sad reality for many in San Francisco. While women are typically viewed as being the targets of such abuse, men and children can also be subject to it. Many might wonder why those suffering from abuse take so long to leave their abusers, yet when children are involved, parents are […]
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Custody exchange ends in shooting
Sadly, it may not be all that uncommon to see negative feelings become a huge factor in child custody cases in San Francisco. Parents may allow tensions with each other to overwhelm they desire to act in the best interest of their kids. When this happens, seemingly simple things like phone calls, text messages and […]
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How can joint-custody benefit kids?
When parents file for divorce, children are often forced to go through the process as well. It can be extremely difficult for children to experience the separation of their family and learn to live in different households. Child custody and parenting plans are developed to lessen the impact of divorce on children and to ensure […]
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How can I co-parent with my ex?
If you are the parent of a minor child in California and you and your spouse have chosen to separate or get divorced, you’ll need to figure out how to work with your former partner to raise your child. The fact that you are not married to your kid’s other parent does not negate the […]
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Temporarily modifying your custody agreement
Child custody matters can often become contentious, which can add undue stress to the already stressful situation that you and your children are experiencing. This is why (when possible), we encourage those who come to see us here at the [nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″] to attempt to work through such issues amicably with their ex-spouse’s. No matter […]
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How can I prepare for a custody hearing?
When it comes to custody decisions in a divorce, California judges base their decision on the child’s best interests. To determine where those interests lie, a judge must ask parents several questions that may make you uncomfortable at first. However, as your attorney can tell you, being open and honest is always best. Your attorney […]
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Custody battle brewing between home improvement show star and ex
San Francisco couples that choose to divorce might think that their associations with each other have ended. That may not be the case, however, if two people have children together. The reality is that they may need to continue to work together to ensure that the best interests of their kids is protected. Part of […]