Posts Tagged ‘options’
How Does the Child Support Enforcement Process Work in California?
When couples go through divorce, sometimes it is very easy to work through child support issues and concerns. A spouse may be more than willing to pay and it is simple for you both to come up with an agreement that works for you. Other times, the court has to handle these issues because a…
Read MoreHelp: If I am a Grandparent, Can I Adopt my Grandchild?
If you are the grandparent of a grandchild you love and the child’s parents are not involved in the child’s life or are incapacitated, you may wonder what options you have. It is not unheard of for a grandparent to intervene when they believe that they can have a positive impact on their grandchild’s life…
Read MoreWhat Options Are There When Mediation Doesn’t Work?
If you are involved in a divorce, you probably already know that mediation is a process that gives couples the option of resolving their differences rather than going through the court process. Mediation works for some people because it is both private and confidential. However, rather than an outcome, mediation is viewed as a process.…
Read MoreDo You Need a Guardianship if the Child Resides With You?
Let’s say that two parents are in drug rehabilitation for abusing drugs and you, the grandparent, are watching over the children. If the children are only residing in your home for a few weeks or months, you may not need a guardianship. However, if you anticipate that the children will be with you for more…
Read MoreHow 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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