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Do Grandparents Have Visitation and Custody Rights in California?

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

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

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

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)

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?

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

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

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

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?

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

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