Category Archives: Child Custody Visitation
Parallel Parenting: A Workable Alternative? Part II
Part one of our two-part series on parallel parenting introduces readers to the basic idea of parallel parenting, as well as the structure and reasons behind it. No two families are identical: and no two divorces or separations will look exactly the same. The parenting strategies that work well for one family may lead… Read More »
Parallel Parenting: A Workable Alternative? Part I
Co-parenting. A word that’s become nearly synonymous with child custody. “Co-parenting” refers to the relationship dynamic between two divorced or separated parents who still communicate and cooperate as a “Co-parenting unit” in raising their kids together. There are many parents, however, whose relationship is too volatile to peacefully co-parent. At least in the early… Read More »
Top Tips for Smooth Custody Exchanges
If you have kids, odds are that you and your ex will have to come face to face during custody exchanges. How often this happens depends on the parenting plan and custody agreement, as well as specifics of visitation. Most divorced or separated couples end up seeing one another on a weekly basis. But… Read More »
Avoiding Inappropriate Communications in California Custody Cases
The Impact of Your Words In a custody case, everything you say can be scrutinized and potentially used against you. There are countless cases where an emotionally charged behavior or conversation changed the ultimate course of a child custody or visitation ruling. Emotional outbursts or offhand or inflammatory comments, while understandable, can negatively impact… Read More »
Understanding Child Custody Rights for Married and Unmarried Parents in California
California law distinguishes between married and unmarried couples and unmarried couples when it comes to child custody decisions. This article provides a brief overview of this intricate legal issue. Who has Custody of a Child Born Outside of Marriage? When a child is born to an unmarried mother, the mother automatically gains custody. In… Read More »
Summer Plans and Custody Agreements
As parents and kids look forward to the summer months, newly-divorced parents may be looking for some answers: how do we navigate the changing schedules of summer? How do we navigate international travel without the other parent? An optimal time to be pondering these questions is actually prior to the divorce and custody agreements… Read More »
Some Common – and Surprising – Ways Parents Lose Child Custody
There are a countless number of situations or reasons “why” a parent might lose custody of their child. No single article could detail each scenario, but there are some broader ideas and rules in play that you can learn more about and understand. In most cases the courts and the parents involved want both… Read More »
Is There Ever a Time a Parent Can Stop a Child from Seeing their Other Parent?
If your child’s other parent is a danger to the child’s health or safety, there are lawful steps that can be taken to prevent visitation with that parent. However, it is important for parents to remember that unless you are in an extreme circumstance where you must take unilateral action, the proper authorities should… Read More »
I Have Sole Physical Custody – Do I Have to Allow Visitation?
If you have sole physical custody of your child, there is likely a very good reason for that. The courts try to promote the child’s best interests in all circumstances. The fact that one parent has been granted sole physical custody of a child says a great deal. For one reason or another, the… Read More »
Top Ways to Defend Against a Custody Modification Request
It is natural to feel uncertain, or anxious, if you hear whispers that your child’s other parent is going to file a motion to modify custody or visitation of your child or children. It is reasonable to feel this way because modifications to custody and visitation arrangements can have a big impact on you,… Read More »
