California's Family Courts always make decisions with the child's "best interests in mind," and these decisions often include child support. When determining whether you are legally responsible for paying child support,…
An Introduction to California´s “Best Interest of the Child” Standard in Custody Cases A typical question our attorneys receive from potential clients is, “How do courts determine the best interest…
The holiday season is around the corner, and families with divorced parents may find it difficult to split time with their children. While this is understandable, it is important to…
The birth of a child is one of the most exciting experiences in a parent’s life. Many decades ago, unmarried parenthood was a major cause for concern on society. Today,…
The process of filing for divorce is a very difficult one, and nobody is exempt from the emotional hardships. Each spouse has to deal with his or her emotions during…
If you have a custody or visitation order in place, you may wonder how the order can be modified by either parent. In practice, child custody orders cannot always be easily…
A recent study of American dads reveals that a father’s role has greatly expanded over the course of the last few decades. In addition, the study showed that fathers believed…
In parental responsibility proceedings, which are also called child custody hearings, children may make it known to parents what their preferences are as to where they want to live and how…
Summertime often brings a change to child custody arrangements. Summer schedules allow for more time for parents to spend with children and may mean that the child lives with a…
Are you or your child unhappy with your custody order? Whether you agreed to an arrangement or whether the order was handed down after a hearing, you may be able…