If you've recently been told that you're the father of a child, then you may want to confirm your paternity before accepting parental responsibility. Before a Riverside judge will award you custody or order you to pay child support, they may ask you to take a DNA...
Child Custody
Negative effects not found in most children of divorce
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,...
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...
Working out a child custody agreement with your ex
Working with your ex to determine what is going to be included in the child custody agreement isn't something that is going to be easy; however, it is sometimes the best option since both of you know your child. Using alternative dispute resolution methods might help...