Making a Plan to Leave an Abusive Marriage Behind

An abusive marriage can take a toll on you and your children in ways that you may have never imagined. This is why, if you are making the decision to leave an abusive relationship once and for all, it is necessary to plan it out and proceed with caution – because you never know what…

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When 50/50 Custody in Divorce is Right or Not Right for You

50/50 custody schedules are some of the most complicated schedules to form, because being there for a child 100% of the time when you share perfectly even custody can be difficult. Some parents are dedicated to a variety of things already, from caring for multiple children from a new marriage, to work schedules. Because of…

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How a Child’s Educational Decisions Are Made After Divorce

When you are going through a divorce and children are involved, you may worry about elements of your child’s future and how you will handle things from here on out. When parents divorce, a very serious discussion needs to take place regarding where the child will go to school and who gets to make these…

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Understanding the Divorce Process When Domestic Violence is Involved

Divorce can sometimes be a scary and confusing time for anybody, but what about if domestic violence is involved on top of it? Abuse happens to people on many different levels, such as physical, emotional, and psychological abuse. Many factors will help determine what should happen in your divorce. Luckily, we can help you understand…

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Benefits of a Parenting Agreement and How They Work for You

In many cases, child custody cases no longer make it to the courtroom because a settlement is agreed before it gets the chance. Often times, this is due to negotiations between the parents or parties through something known as a parenting agreement. The parenting agreement should include things like where the child will live, visitation…

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Who Will Keep the Marital Home in a Divorce Case?

There are many issues in a divorce that can be of major concern and stress in your desperate times. However, you may find one of the most stressful aspects of divorce is the mortgage and who will receive the house, or what will happen to it when all is said and done. You may have…

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Are There Differences Between Adoption and Guardianships?

When you want to step forward and take care of a child when their parents are unable to do so, you may turn to two different options: adoption and guardianship. Each year, these terms get confused with one another even though they are very different concepts! With a legal guardianship, you would technically be responsible…

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When a Guardianship Becomes a Vital Part of Your Will

Guardians are especially important to a child’s physical care, health, education and so much more – which is why they should play a very important part in a will as well. Making decisions that will benefit your child’s future and enable somebody to care for them can leave you with less stress and a game…

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How do Grandparents Obtain Guardianship of a Child?

Custody and guardianship determinations are made by the court based on the particular needs of a family. Sometimes, they will look directly at the safety of the child, such as the actions of the parents and if the children have been removed from their parent’s home. Sometimes they may look at permanency factors because the…

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Understanding the Process of Guardianship in California

What is guardianship? To understand this process, you must first understand that a guardian is someone who takes care of a child’s needs like shelter, education, food, medical care, and more. Many people may get guardianship and adoption confused, but they are very different. A guardianship is a legal relationship between a child and guardian;…

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Domestic Violence: If I go to a Shelter, Can my Abuser Take my Kids?

If you have been a victim of domestic violence, there are some things that you must understand about child custody. In many cases where this type of violence is prevalent, it also takes place in front of children in some form and will become relevant in future custody proceedings. When domestic violence is proven and…

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A Big Congratulations to All Mothers

My Message to the Mothers of the World Motherhood is full of surprises and accomplishments, something that many and children alike will cherish for the rest of their lives as they watch their children grow and excel. Today, for Mother’s Day, I want to send warm wishes to all mothers both biological and spiritual whose…

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