Musician Louis Tomlinson, a California resident, has filed for joint custody of the 5-month-old son he had with Briana Jungworth. He is seeking equally divided physical and legal custody of the infant. The existing agreement has not been satisfactory to Tomlinson, who...
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Judge orders DJ to be extradited to France in custody fight
Some California parents may have heard that a federal judge has ordered a DJ to be extradited to France to attend a child custody hearing. Angie Vu, who has been described as "Asia's sexiest DJ," was arrested by U.S. marshals in New York when she allegedly attempted...
Drug test influences judge in reality TV custody case
California fans of the popular reality television series "Southern Charm" may be aware that two of the show's stars, Thomas Ravenel and Kathryn Dennis, have been involved in a bitter feud over custody of their 2-year-old daughter and 7-month-old son. The two...
Helping children deal with divorce
In many California custody cases, children often feel like they get put in the middle of every argument their parents have. This can make children feel awkward or uncomfortable about continuing healthy relationships with their parents, especially if the divorce was...
Dealing with an international child abduction
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....
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....
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...
Why parenting plans are important
For California parents who are divorcing and have young children, a parenting plan can keep things running smoothly for both the parents and the kids. Not only can it help give a sense of normalcy for the children, but it can also help parents get the emotional...
California surrogacy case may change laws
A surrogate mother is challenging a California law that grants no rights to surrogate mothers. The 47-year-old woman gave birth to triplets prematurely on Feb. 22. She had been carrying them for a 50-year-old man who had paid for her to be a surrogate. The man had...