In cases of divorce where there are children involved, it becomes inevitable that the issue of custody is raised. Regardless of how amicable the relationship of the divorcing parents are, the court must still legally determine which parent gets physical custody of the child or…
Navigating life after divorce can be challenging. You and your children have to learn to adjust to a new way of living. The learning curve steepens when you introduce a new relationship into the mix. To help this transition go smoothly, you need to consider…
HOW MUCH DOES A DIVORCE COST IN CALIFORNIA – BAY AREA? Unfortunately there is no clear cut answer as to what a divorce will end up costing a person. But in this updated blog post we attempt to help clarify how much does a divorce…
Many divorced parents don’t consider vacation planning when they file for divorce. But vacations for children shouldn’t end when parents go separate ways. There is a procedure divorced parents in California should follow when taking their children on holiday vacations. Do you know it? This…
Children of divorced or separated parents who do not have a nesting parenting plan may benefit significantly from a long-distance parenting arrangement. It allows them to stay in regular contact with both custodial and non-residential parents, even if their residences are thousands of miles apart.…
If you are a parent, then you know that parenting can be very difficult even when things are going well, but it’s even more difficult when you are making your way through a divorce. Not only are you dealing with your own emotions that you…
Child Custody with Unmarried Parents Custody disputes are sometimes an unfortunate part of a divorce. However, they can also occur when parents were never married to each other and have split up. At Tierney Law Group, we see many of these types of cases regularly.…
Child Custody Modifications Dealing with divorce is hard enough, but it’s even harder when you’re also dealing with issues related to child custody. Custody modifications allow one or both parents’ schedules to change in ways they currently cannot (i.e., getting more time with the child).…
Divorce can be a difficult process for kids. Knowing some tools to help children cope during divorce can be helpful to their short-term and long-term success. Working with a family law attorney to help guide you through a workable custody arrangement can help create a…
One of the most important topics in just about every divorce arrangement involves child custody. A child custody agreement is set at the time of the divorce. It specifies the rights and responsibilities of parents with respect to their children. It also specifies the rights…