There is a widespread myth that once a child hits a certain age, they can choose their custodial parent. If you are a parent facing divorce or custody modification, it is natural to feel anxious and wonder how much power your child has over a court order. In...
Child Custody
Managing complex family transitions with harmonious co-parenting
When you go through a divorce in California, you are not just ending a marriage. You are starting a new family legacy. Even if personal feelings still hurt, your children's peace remains the most important goal. California law encourages children to spend plenty of...
Can I legally stop my ex from moving abroad with our child?
When a child moves to another country, video calls replace bedtime stories and you become a voice on a screen rather than a present parent. California courts understand these devastating consequences, which is why international relocation requests face heightened...
How do CA courts treat sibling separation or split custody?
When parents separate, deciding how to share custody can get complicated. If you have more than one child, you might wonder if the court will allow siblings to live apart. California courts usually want to keep siblings together, but that's not what happens every...
Is a bird nesting arrangement right for you?
California parents who are divorcing may consider many different options when it comes to child custody arrangements. One option is bird nesting, sometimes also called nesting. In a bird nesting situation, the children stay always living in the marital home while each...
Five myths about child custody cases
A child custody dispute can quickly become heated. This can create a lot of stress and uncertainty, leaving you concerned about your child’s future and your ability to build and maintain a relationship with them. While you’ll certainly need to be armed with compelling...
How to approach the other parent’s custody modification request
Your child custody order can dictate your relationship with your child. As a result, you want to secure as much time with your kid as possible, which can be an uphill battle when you have a contentious relationship with the child’s other parent. While you can seek to...
Modifying custody in California
If you have minor children, you will need to have your child custody arrangement approved by the court as part of your divorce. Once a final custody order has been signed by the judge, both parents are legally required to follow the terms of the order. However, as...
Can you seek spousal support as a stay-at-home dad?
The financial ramifications of divorce can be significant. They can dictate which assets you’ll have to work with once your marriage dissolution is complete, and they can specify what kind of support, if any, you’ll receive when all is said and done. But if you’ve...
Top tips for successful co-parenting
Going through a divorce and figuring out how to share custody of your children can be complicated for the whole family. During a short time, everyone has to learn new systems for how the family will work on a day-to-day basis. While you and your ex may both want what...