One of the factors courts in California will consider when awarding child support is income. However, it is not the major factor as factors related to the child’s best interest, including health, history and relationships are often considered more influential in the...
After going to court in California regarding issues pertaining to custody or visitation, you might think that it's a done deal. However, there are a few situations that can arise that might mean asking for the order to be changed. The following covers the situations...
Divorce can be hard on you, your soon-to-be ex-spouse and your kids. Even if you have been through a divorce before, you may not be ready to cope with the psychological effects that often accompany the end of a marriage. These may include anger, sadness, depression or...
Child custody is a delicate, often complex matter that can have lasting effects on the children involved. When one parent lives in California, but the other parent lives out of state, and a custody issue comes up, the process can become even more complicated. However,...
Child custody can become more difficult if you receive a job offer in another state. While you may think it’s in the best interest of your child to move, the non-custodial parent may not see it that way. If this is the case, then you will most likely need to have a...
California couples who are going through a divorce may be considering a 50/50 child custody arrangement. Under this type of arrangement, the children will spend an equal amount of time with both parents throughout the year. While this may seem like a fair solution for...
If you and your spouse have decided that a divorce is right for you, then it’s time to talk to your children about it. Before you do, though, you will need to decide what kind of custody you are going to have. Will you share custody? Will one parent take over...
There is a good chance that your teen will experience a variety of emotions after learning about your divorce. It isn't uncommon for teenagers to have trouble sleeping, experience a decrease in academic performance or become defiant in the weeks or months after their...
If you are in the middle of a dispute over child custody, have concerns about your former partner’s ability to raise your child and fear that your custody rights are at stake, it is critical to carefully approach these issues. According to the Judicial Branch of...
In a highly emotional custody battle, if you are like most parents, you want to know how to better your chances of a positive outcome. Is it possible that you could be hurting your own custody battle? According to Huffington Post, there are some tell-tale signs that...
