Child Custody

A lot of children grow up seeing far less of their dads than their mums. Sometimes it has always been like that, other times it gets that way after a divorce. Courts do not have an automatic preference for either mothers or fathers when looking at custody and...

Creating a parenting time schedule that works for both parents and children alike is one of the most challenging tasks that co-parents need to tackle after a separation or divorce. In California, courts encourage parents to develop custody arrangements that prioritize...

Relocation is a reality that many military families face, often dictated by the needs of the armed forces. While these moves are essential for service members to fulfill their duties, they can create challenges in divorce cases involving child custody. In San Diego,...

Child custody is a challenging situation for those who are dealing with a narcissist. This is primarily because you’re having to raise your children with someone who’s very self-absorbed and lives in a world they create for themselves.  The very nature of a narcissist...

Once parents end their romantic relationship, one parent may move to a new area. That makes it difficult for them to be able to be a constant fixture in their child’s life. While it might be challenging, staying in contact with the kids and building a strong...

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...