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. Concerted efforts by...
Child Custody
Tools for a successful custody agreement
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 and...
Can I lose my kids if my ex falsely accuses me of abuse?
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 they hold dear – such as...
Changing a custody order after a divorce is final
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, and your current order may...
What do dads need to know about child custody?
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...
Which parent is responsible for paying a minor child’s medical expenses?
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 exactly...
How a Restraining Order Can Affect Custody
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...
Child Custody and Child Visitation when Parents Live in Two Different States
Practicing Family Law in San Diego, CA is very unique in that many of our clients find themselves in a different state than their child’s other parent, especially if one or both of the parents are in the military. One of the main questions I receive is, “Can we still...
When can I introduce my kids to my new partner and will it affect my case?
The decision made by a couple to part ways is probably one of the hardest decisions a couple will ever make. When parting ways means that you will have to share children, the stakes are higher, the issue intensifies, and the decision is made that much harder. Among...
What You Need to Know Before Relocating with your Child (Move Away)
Planning to relocate to another city, state, or even country with your child may not be as easy as picking up your things and moving when you already have custody orders in place. It is a common misconception that the parent with primary custody can move with their...
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