Custody cases can be complex. These cases decide who the child will live with, which parent will make key decisions regarding the child and how often a parent gets to visit their child. In some cases, parents are able to agree on a workable parenting plan. ...
Child Custody & Visitation
What’s on their mind? Questions kids may ask during a divorce
Divorce is hard on everyone, but it can be a scary time for kids. They often develop concerns about custody and visitation during a parental divorce and may ask you or your spouse troubling questions. Many are distraught to learn about the fears and worries their...
Co-ordinating the gifts this holiday season with a co-parent
Savvy parents are already starting to think about their holiday budgets – especially since inflation has made everything more expensive. Planning ahead gets a little harder, however, when you’re newly separated or divorced. How do you navigate gift-giving without...
Can I travel internationally with my child without telling my ex?
Taking your children for a vacation abroad is a great way to let them have fun and teach them about other cultures. It is usually straightforward, but traveling internationally with your minor children can become more complex after you go through a divorce. Custody...
Parenting time when you travel frequently for your job
Many high-income earners in California travel frequently across the country for their jobs, even if they are parents. This travel can separate them from their child for periods, which can present challenges when it comes to implementing a traditional fixed child...
Relocation and travel for divorced parents in California
When parents are divorced, there are sometimes situations where one parent wants to move. This may be to pursue a job opportunity, to relocate to a different school district or to be closer to family or friends. Relocation In California, a parent who has a permanent...
Establishing parentage when same-sex parents break up or divorce
The landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell vs. Hodges in 2015 legalized same-sex marriage across the nation. However, same-sex marriage has been legal in California since 2008, although this legality was challenged. Despite these advancements, some same-sex...
What does joint custody mean in California?
When a Los Angeles area couple decides to get a divorce, it can be a traumatic time. Going through a divorce in California is no easy task. There are many obstacles that need to be worked through in a divorce settlement with child custody being one of the most...