Posts Tagged ‘custody’
Considering Your Child’s Living Arrangements Through Divorce
When you are going through a divorce and have children, you already know that there are many factors to be considered. Your children and your divorce may be high areas of tension for you because you love your children and want what is best for them during this confusing time. Many years ago, the court…
Read MoreAre There Requirements for Ending a Marriage in California?
In every state, there are qualifications that come into play when you are looking to end your marriage. In California, this is true as well. Whether you are going through a marriage or domestic partnership divorce and live in California, there are some things to remember involving residency requirements and filing documents. We can help.…
Read MoreDo Joint Custody and Child Support go Hand in Hand?
Child support and custody matters are very different from one another; however, they still go hand in hand with each other. In many cases, one parent is still ordered to pay child support even if they have joint custody with the other parent. The possibility of child support does not go away just because two…
Read MoreTips for a DIY Divorce That Could Benefit You Both
Is ‘DIY’ Divorce for you? DIY divorce is a simple way to go through a divorce without ever entering the walls of a courtroom, taking out the battles and tribulations of divorce that many people wish to avoid. Today we will help you understand if you are a good candidate for a DIY divorce like…
Read MoreThe Situations That Dictate if a Grandparent Can Get Custody
In the majority of custody situations, parents make decisions for their children and have physical custody of them. However, there are some situations where grandparents may be able to obtain custody of a child. You may automatically be thinking that the only time that a grandparent can gain custody is if the parents have passed…
Read MoreWhat Special Rights do I Have with Sole Child Custody?
In many situations where the term “sole custody” comes to light, this means that you have complete legal and physical child custody. Many parents have what you would call a “joint custody” situation, where the parents share major decisions about the child’s education, medical care, religious upbringing, and more – as well as sharing time…
Read MoreCan You Prepare for Divorce While You Are Married?
Today we answer the age-old question: Yes, you can get prepared for divorce while you are still married. There are always some things for you to consider when you go through some large, changing times during your life – and divorce is one of them. By following some steps, you can ensure that you are…
Read MoreWorking Through the Emotions of Teenagers and Divorce
Divorce can be hard on teenagers who have to watch their parents go through divorce. But what if your teenager was younger when you divorced and was used to a regular visitation schedule? And now that they’re older, they don’t want to comply with the same schedule? As a parent, there are some things that…
Read MoreWhat to do When Your Divorce Has Turned Ugly
Many spouses come bearing the same question when they speak with their attorneys: How do I prevent my divorce from turning ugly? Unfortunately, in some cases, you may find that this is inevitable as you deal with child custody matters, split property, and so much more. This is why it is important to learn some…
Read MoreCan a Parent Lose Custody Rights Because of Drug Abuse?
When a parent feels as if their child is in some type of danger due to the other parent’s actions, sometimes they may take charge. This can lead to changes in a custody order that you may have never expected. If you are looking at it from either end, either as the parent who struggling…
Read MoreWhen You Are Facing Contempt in a Custody Matter
When you hear contempt, or your ex is threatening on taking you to court on this basis, you may feel confused or even scared. Perhaps you and your ex have joint custody and you forgot to tell your ex about a few doctors appointments, and now they are threatening you with returning to court on…
Read MoreWhen There is a Risk of Parental Kidnapping by the Other Parent
You may have a complicated custody matter that brings everyday worry to your life. For instance, you may be dealing with a spouse that refuses to obey the order at all costs. Perhaps they keep you from time with your child, alienate the child against you, and more. Of course, when a parent is disobeying…
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