Category Archives: Child Custody
Baby Parenting Plans and Infant Custody Schedule
Setting up a parenting plan and schedule when the child in question is an infant is always a challenging thing to do. Most parents want to work with the other parent as much as possible, but it is not always easy to get past the…
Understanding Child Preferences in California Child Custody Cases
Determining child custody arrangements can easily become one of the most contentious parts of a divorce or other breakup. In cases where the parents can’t agree on custody arrangements, the child’s preferences may play a role. However, that process depends on a variety of factors…
Family Mediation and Child Visitation
When it comes to the delicate matters of child visitation in California, mediation stands out as a hope for many families. Family law mediation in California has become an essential step in resolving disputes related to child visitation, offering a less adversarial and more collaborative…
CA Family Law Mediation: Child Custody
In the midst of a divorce or separation, nothing is more critical than the well-being of your children. It’s an emotionally charged time, and decisions about child custody can intensify those feelings. Fortunately, for families in California, there is an effective, less adversarial solution —…
Best Interest of the Child
Courts in California must make judgments based on a legal standard known as the best interest of the child. Though it is a noble principle, several factors are associated with this type of judgment, and the laws are vague, leaving them open to interpretation. Several…
Does the Child Have a Choice When It Comes to Custody?
It does not matter that a child of divorcing parents prefers to live with a specific parent. The judge considers the child’s best interests when choosing which parent is awarded for having custody. For the child to choose what custody they prefer, they must be…
CA Out-of-State Child Custody: Need to Know
What Happens When One Parent Decides to Move out of State with Custody? For a family in California, child custody in divorce can feel like a shackle in terms of being able to move and start over somewhere else. That’s because the court decides the…
How to Prove Contempt of Child Custody Court Orders
If you have a child custody order in place, and the other parent is not following it, you can file for contempt of court. This is a legal process that can enforce the terms of the custody agreement. To prove contempt of court, you will…
CA Military Child Custody
Custody Rights of Military Members in California The custody rights of our brave men and women serving in combat are important to fight for. A Pleasanton child custody attorney will be happy to work on a case like this for someone in need. They understand…
Establishing Guardianship in California
Guardianship occurs when a person other than the parents gets appointed by the court to take care of a child. A guardian does not have to be related to the children in order to be appointed. It could be a relative, a family friend, or…
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