Child Custody

Some parents who go through a divorce can’t stand the thought of talking to each other. Yet, if they share children, they will have to find a way to communicate about things related to their kids. It might be tempting for some to try to use the children as messengers,...

Co-parenting after divorce forms an important foundation for the well-being and stability of the children involved. One of the co-parenting plans that parents may choose is birdnesting, where parents take turns living in the family home with the children while the...

You’ve been searching for a new job ever since your divorce, and you’re open to looking for opportunities outside of California. You’ve recently been offered an excellent position. It would be a major life change, as it is based in New York City, but you’re wondering...

Most people think custody proceedings only involve deciding where a child resides and at what times. However, there is more to it than that. In litigated custody matters, the court must also define both parents' authority and obligation to make significant decisions...

Court-issued child custody orders are not designed to last forever. Circumstances change over time, and a custody arrangement initially ordered by the court may eventually no longer suit its intended purpose of serving a child’s best interests. Therefore, you can...

Divorce can be a lot for a family to handle. Eventually, your children will learn about the divorce. As a parent, you may be struggling with the idea of how to talk to your children about the news before they learn it from someone else.  Talking to your children about...

As the new year approaches, an opportunity for reflection and renewal presents itself quite obviously. This period of fresh beginnings is not just for personal resolutions but can also be an ideal time for co-parents to revisit and review their parenting plans.  A...

When parents get divorced, they have to set up a custody schedule. In many cases, this means that both adults will split up parenting time with their children, as the child lives with each parent in turn. It’s very common for both parents to have their own homes and...

There are countless reasons why someone with shared custody in the San Diego area might want to relocate. Cost of living is certainly a factor. What may have been comfortable for the family with two wage earners in the household may now be unreasonable for someone to...

Parents who are going through a divorce have some unique challenges to handle that aren’t present for people who don’t share children. Throughout the divorce, they have to ensure the children are adjusting well to the changes.  It’s not always easy co-parenting with...