Getting a divorce often means that children are involved. In California, the state law complies with the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act that the federal government has put in place. The law has provisions for not only parents but also grandparents. However, joint…
If you are a divorced parent, whether custodial or non-custodial, a multitude of circumstances can change in the lives of you, your former spouse and/or your children. Any of these circumstances can warrant a change in the child support agreement you made during your divorce. The same…
Dealing with a custody order that includes supervised visitation can be difficult for both parents and the children, but there are some things you can do to make the experience as stress-free as possible. Having an attorney who is familiar with your situation can also…
When you are embroiled in a divorce and there are children involved, you have to deal with issues of child support. California has rules and regulations that deal with this. These laws are in place to make sure the child is well cared for and…
A recent California appellate court ruling has some family law and children's rights attorneys concerned about the level of government intervention it could bring to families trying to deal with difficult children. The case involves a teen who ran away from home multiple times, skipped…
Last week, we discussed some of the unique challenges that affect military members who are involved in a child custody matter. One of those challenges is that military members don't usually stay in the same location for longer than a couple of years. As you…
Members of the military face unique challenges when it comes to child custody and visitation matters. When orders are handed down for deployment or even a temporary change of duty station, members of the military have to either pack up and go or face serious…
When California couples decide to get a divorce, there are several factors that have to be considered. When children are involved in the divorce, matters like child custody and child support become important. Some of our readers might remember our post last week in which…
Many people by now have probably heard about Sherri Shepherd's divorce and the drama she is having because of the surrogate that was carrying a child she and her ex were supposed to raise together. A new development in that case might have some of…
In our last blog post, we discussed how being divorced doesn't have to ruin the holiday season for your family. We discussed some of the options available for parents to make the holidays a little easier for the children. For some parents, having a holiday…
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