A divorced parent in California whose former partner has overseas ties might have reasons to fear an international child abduction. The Hague Convention provides some protection against this if the child is taken to one of the countries that has signed the agreement....
Month: April 2016
Parental alienation syndrome and abuse accusations
Some divorced parents in California may be victims of parental alienation syndrome, or they may have been accused of parental alienation when they were actually reporting legitimate child abuse. Parental alienation is a controversial concept in both legal and medical...
Summer plans, child custody and visitation
California parents who are divorced should be sure to think ahead to summer vacation plans. These will vary depending on the parenting plan and the age of the child. Even though school is out, there may actually be more social events, games and other things going on....
Frances Bean Cobain files for Divorce
Frances Bean Cobain, the daughter of the late musician Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love, has filed for divorce in California and is attempting to protect $450 million in assets from her husband. She married musician Isaiah Silver in June 2014. Court documents cite...
Idealism and reality in the child support system
California residents may agree that non-custodial parents should pay the child support that has been ordered to ensure that their youngsters have the care that they need. However, the goals of the system can be undermined by other issues. For example, a custodial...
Prolonged divorces and the effect on children
California parents who are ending their marriage should be aware of the various ways in which prolonging the process can affect their children. When parents plan a divorce, it usually involves long periods of intense discussions and conflict. Conflicted feelings...