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El Papel Crucial de la Mediación de FCS

July 23, 2024 | Child Custody, Divorcio, Español, Firm News

Dominando su Moción de Custodia y Visitas de Menores: El Papel Crucial de la Mediación de FCS Cuando se prepara para su moción de custodia y visitas de menores, es probable que se concentre en recopilar pruebas, preparar la documentación y redactar declaraciones. Sin embargo,…

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Preparing for Family Court Services (FCS)

July 23, 2024 | Child Custody, Divorce, Firm News

Mastering Your Child Custody and Visitation Motion: The Crucial Role of FCS Mediation When preparing for your child custody and visitation motion, you likely focus on gathering evidence, preparing paperwork, and drafting declarations. However, one crucial aspect often overlooked is what I consider the most…

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Can your mental health affect child custody in your divorce?

January 30, 2024 | Child Custody, Divorce, Firm News

If you are a parent facing a divorce with children, you may have many concerns about what the outcome of your case will be, especially child custody. While this depends on many factors, including the quality of the relationship that you currently have with your…

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3 ways to resolve and avoid co-parenting disputes

December 15, 2022 | Child Custody, Firm News

You know that your children should be the focus of every custody decision. In fact, if you decided to file for divorce with children in your home, you are likely acutely aware of how divorce can have an adverse impact on a child’s mental health….

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Tools for a successful custody agreement

August 3, 2022 | Child Custody, Firm News

Trying to share your children is probably not something you considered when you were getting married. At the time, you planned to live your life with your spouse and your children. Now that it is time to negotiate a custody agreement, you may feel overwhelmed…

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Can I lose my kids if my ex falsely accuses me of abuse?

May 25, 2022 | Child Custody, Firm News

Divorce can be a turbulent time for any family. If a couple’s marriage has ended on bad terms, there might be animosity and a desire for revenge. Such feelings may lead one parent to try to prevent their ex from having access to the things…

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Changing a custody order after a divorce is final

August 13, 2021 | Child Custody, Firm News

Divorce is going to change things for you and your children in multiple ways. You want what is best for your kids, which is why you sought a custody and visitation order that made the most sense at the time. However, things may be different,…

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What do dads need to know about child custody?

May 19, 2021 | Child Custody, Firm News

When it comes to child custody and preserving their relationship with their kids, dads sometimes have a more difficult time than mothers. In the past, California courts often showed preference to moms, leaving dads with only weekend visitation and limited access to their kids. Thankfully, that is not…

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Which parent is responsible for paying a minor child’s medical expenses?

October 30, 2020 | Child Custody, Child Support, Family Law, Firm News

Child support may seem pretty straight forward at first glance. The Court orders you to pay child support. You then pay the ordered amount to the other parent. You then believe the child support obligation for the month is over. However, child support is not…

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How a Restraining Order Can Affect Custody

October 23, 2020 | Child Custody, Firm News

Restraining orders can take a toll on parties, both financially and emotionally. Unfortunately, the consequences of having a domestic violence restraining order granted goes beyond the emotional and financial.  They can also have severe consequences on who gets granted rights over the minor children involved…

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