Child Custody & Support

Not all California families can, or are willing to, implement a traditional custody arrangement after a divorce. Birdnesting is a child custody arrangement in which the children stay in the family home while the parents rotate in and out of the residence. This allows...

It is unusual for a Family Court judge to have to intervene and decide a child custody arrangement during a California divorce. Most divorcing couples can negotiate a custody settlement, often as part of the uncontested divorce process. However, deep disputes over...

There is no good way to break the news of your divorce to your children. While your marriage may be untenable, you and your spouse’s decision to end it will affect your children’s rhythms, routines and well-being. You may fear that they will have a difficult time...

If you and your spouse are planning to divorce, you will likely fear how your decision could disrupt your children’s lives. No matter your feelings toward each other, you two may be on the same page about parenting and may loathe the idea of shuttling your children...

According to a U.S. Census Bureau's report in 2018, only 43.5% of children who are owed child support payments receive full payments. During difficult financial periods, this number can go even lower. If you are a custodial parent and you have not been receiving the...

In California, divorced parents face the challenge of maintaining their custody schedule at the same time as they work to earn a living. This is not always an easy thing to do as being responsible for the children involves set requirements and the need for unscheduled...

For most parents, the wellbeing of their children is their primary concern, even when going through a divorce. Though a divorce is often traumatic for the children involved, it doesn't have to be so. Parents in California can ensure their children come through the...

The bonds between parents and their children are often strong and easily endure challenges and hardships. However, life events like divorce can put strains on those connections and create difficulties for individuals in changing personal relationships. A divorce...