Child Custody

When a marriage ends, spouses divide their property and their parental responsibilities. Many divorces in California that involve minor children end with both spouses living relatively close to one another to simplify regular custody exchanges. However, new...

Going through a divorce can be difficult for many, particularly when there are minor children involved. Parents can prepare for child custody discussions by learning more about two key terms: joint custody and sole custody.  Joint custody means parents work together...

The holiday season can be challenging for a lot of reasons -- but divorced or divorcing co-parents experience a whole new level of difficulty each year. Soon, co-parents all over California will be going through the motions of holiday co-parenting. If you’re feeling...

Divorced or separated parents generally have to share their parental rights and responsibilities. They are only with the children a portion of the time, and the children are with the other parent the rest of the time. Planning a vacation can be substantially more...

If you are navigating a recent change in your employment, health condition or residential location, you may be able to request the California family courts for an update in your existing child custody order. However, before you pursue this change, it is important to...

In California, divorcing parents must create a written parenting plan for their minor children. This legal document outlines the parents’ time-sharing arrangements and decision-making authority, with a shared goal of providing a stable environment for their children...

Sometimes, parents establish their own custody arrangements. They agree on what is necessary given the parents' schedules and the needs of the children. Other times, it can be very difficult for separated parents to work together to settle custody matters. They may...

When parents separate or divorce, child custody is one of the most important issues to resolve. In California, family courts make custody decisions based on the best interests of the child, as outlined in state law. This legal standard helps ensure the child’s health,...

Child custody rights must be determined during a divorce. Often, this means officially acknowledging that both parents will have joint custody rights, so they share responsibilities and need to create a schedule to govern their post-divorce lives. Many couples focus...

Parents who divorce or separate in California usually share parental rights and responsibilities. They spend a certain amount of time with their children and also share the legal power to make decisions about their lives. Most parents eventually find ways to cooperate...