Do Grandparents Have Visitation and Custody Rights in California?
- posted: Sep. 16, 2015
There is no set definition of what a family should be. Every family is unique. Sometimes, grandparents may be rearing and caring for their grandchildren without the children’s parents, which Read More
Your Children Should Always Come First
- posted: Jul. 24, 2015
If you are a divorcing parent, the wellbeing of your children is the first priority. It is imperative that you and your child’s other parent develop a child-custody plan that Read More
In California, You’re the Dad If You Act Like the Dad
- posted: Jun. 13, 2015
California law takes a broad view of fatherhood through the concept of “presumed parenthood” because the state recognizes that paternity is more than just DNA. Under this principle, a man Read More
Helping Your Children Cope With a Separation or Divorce
- posted: Nov. 19, 2014
Children may experience the different stages of grief during their parents’ separation or divorce: Shock and denial that their parents are separatingAnger because their parents are separatingDepression, overwhelmed with feelings of Read More
Developing a Holiday Schedule for Your Child(ren)
- posted: Nov. 19, 2014
A holiday schedule for your child(ren) takes precedence over the usual custodial schedule and is in addition to the regular custody and visitation schedule. The setting of a holiday schedule is Read More
Does California Recognize Parental Alienation?
- posted: Nov. 12, 2014
Disputes about child custody are stressful on parents and the child(ren). In severely damaged relationships between spouses, the child(ren) usually suffers the most from the parents’ continued battles and becomes caught in Read More
Child Custody Evaluations in California
- posted: Nov. 05, 2014
Parents in the Superior Court’s Domestic or Family Court Court need a plan for caring for their child(ren) after they separate and when their marriage or partnership ends. When parents cannot Read More
Implementing a Parallel-Parenting Plan
- posted: Nov. 05, 2014
In a high-conflict separation or divorce, a parallel-parenting plan may be the best option for your family. Disengaging from the other parent with as little conflict as possible could ensure Read More
When to Use Parallel Parenting Plans
- posted: Oct. 07, 2014
Parents who separate will need to plan caring for their children and sharing custodial time and where they will live or how they will spend their time. A parenting plan Read More
Can a Child Legally Have More than Two Parents in California?
- posted: Oct. 07, 2014
Many children have two parents; in rare cases, a child, or children, may have more than two people acting as parents in every way. Separating a child from a parent Read More