Like many California parents, you may have been relieved when you finalized your divorce -- ready to leave the past behind and move forward in life with your children. You understood that you would always have a connection to your ex because of the kids but felt...
When a pair of California parents decides to move on in life without each other, their decision undoubtedly has many implications in their children’s lives. The good news is that children are typically resilient and adaptable, which means they’re able to cope with...
In California, and throughout the country, it is legal for a set of parents to retain ownership of their marital home for the sake of their children when they themselves have decided to divorce. This is especially relevant in families where children have lived in the...
If your marriage ended on a contentious note, the thought of interacting with your spouse regarding your children, as you both part ways in life, might make you cringe. If so, you wouldn’t be the first person to want to get as far away as possible from their ex after...
If you’re scheduled to appear in a California family court, you’ll want to choose your attire carefully that day. This is especially true if you are trying to convince a judge or jury that your children would fare best under your sole care and decision-making...
When you settled your divorce in a California court, the judge may have issued orders regarding your children. Both you and their other parent likely signed the documents. At that moment, you both became obligated to adhere to the terms of your child custody...
When facing the end of a marriage, it might not be uncommon for parents in California to have concerns about how the outcome of the process might affect their children. While you might feel it vital to pursue a parenting plan that focuses on protecting their interests...
Most California parents consider their children the most important parts of their lives. You are among these parents, and as a result, you are willing to do what you need to do to ensure your children are in safe environments. In your case, that may mean taking steps...
While you may have seen your divorce coming for some time, you may not have anticipated the degree of conflict that is now coming with it. In particular, you did not expect your spouse to take such a hostile approach to gaining custody of your children. Now, his or...
For many parents in California and elsewhere, safeguarding the future of the kids is an essential part of life. In some cases, parents might not always fully agree about what is best for the kids and disagreements over how to handle their upbringing could bring about...
