Child Custody

Visitation and custody rights are often at the forefront of California parents' minds when going through a divorce, and being denied these rights or having them limited can be devastating. Divorce already brings about large changes in a parent's life, but being unable...

California parents who are going through a divorce and who are unsatisfied with the child custody ruling have legal options. They generally have the right to file an appeal if they disagree with the order, but there are certain exceptions. Generally, a child custody...

Parents in California and throughout the country may encounter a situation in which they cannot take care of their children. For instance, they may be out of town for several days or weeks or be in the hospital because of a medical issue. In these and other scenarios,...

When parents separate in California, both of them often want to remain in close contact with the child. However, employment opportunities, family emergencies and other circumstances could push a custodial parent to consider moving out of state. Moving can be...

Experts agree that children grow up happier when their separated or divorced parents cooperate with each other about major concerns like custody and visitation rights. While it can be difficult for loving parents who are at odds to agree on important child-raising...

Parents in California who are getting a divorce might wonder how a judge will make a determination about custody and visitation. A judge will be concerned about the living accommodations available to children, but this does not mean there are definite rules. A judge...

Disagreements are common between divorced parents in California. When exes with children simply can't get along, the best solution may be parallel parenting. This is a parenting structure where both parents agree to share custody of children without interfering in one...

When parents are estranged from each other or get a divorce, child custody can become a contentious issue. However, there are ways that parents can use California law to ensure that their children are safe. If one parent suspects that the other is neglecting or...

Divorce can be difficult for many children in California, especially if parents are unable to focus on their children and instead allow their conflicts to interfere with their ability to establish a coparenting relationship. How children see their parents treating one...

Many parents in California share custody of their children after divorce. A new trend in parenting known as "nesting" or "birdnesting" keeps children in the same home while the separated parents rotate taking care of them. The parents otherwise maintain separate...