The idea of staying together for thesake of the kids is an old one, and it's rooted in the thought that their parents' divorce is universally bad for children. It's going to have negative effects, parents tell themselves, so they can't end their marriages. If they do,...
Month: March 2019
You have rights if your ex withholds your time with your kids
Feeling cut off from your children could be the worst experience for a loving parent. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happens to a number of parents during a divorce. Although it may violate the temporary custody order during a divorce or the permanent order...
Domestic violence victims should have a safety plan
If you suffer from domestic violence and you're planning to leave your partner, then you should be cautious about when, where and how you tell them that things are over. It's important to have a safety plan in place before you raise your partner's suspicions.If you...
What does the background check for adoption in California entail?
If you're looking to adopt, then you've likely already begun researching what steps you must take to get the process started. You've likely found that California and every other state in the union require that you undergo a background check before a child will be...
With kids, you still have a relationship with your ex
If you thought that your divorce was going to be a clean break and you would not have to deal with your ex anymore, you may want to reconsider that position if you have children. The two of you are still going to have a relationship, in all likelihood. There's just no...
Legal custody decisions that a parent makes
Child custody in California addresses two key components: legal custody and physical custody. A right to physical custody is often what most people think of first. They want to know how often they get to have the child live with them, in their care. That schedule is a...