Still cooling off from its explosive emergence into the family law arena in late-April, the holding in the recent California …

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When one parent wishes to move so far away from the other that normal visitation cannot take place, the automatic …

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Pendente Lite Orders and Final Orders   Final custody orders and pendente lite (temporary) orders are actually very different in …

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May a Responsive Declaration make a request for affirmative relief?   Yes.   It is not unusual to have a …

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In a recent child custody case, the trial court separated siblings due to their “influence” on each other, and awarded …

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In a dispute between parents over custody of their children the court awards custody based upon the children’s best interests. …

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Clients often ask if their child custody order is the “final” order. The answer to that question can be yes …

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Divorcing couples disputing over child custody and visitation issues may face a long and difficult path to resolution. California courts …

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Child custody and visitation disputes can face a long and difficult path towards resolution. California courts generally have programs in …

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Paternity actions are often contentious, but when one parent has moved with the child, multiple factors must be considered. One …

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