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Should O.J. Simpson Retain Custody Of His Kids
Maybe not, according to the California appeals court that overturned the ruling that allowed O.J. Simpson to get custody of …
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It Is Improper To Consider A Parent’s Work Obligations In Awarding Custody To The Other Parent
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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Creating a Parenting Plan After Divorce for Child Custody
When a couple gets divorced, one of the most pressing questions is: What happens to the kids? No parent will …
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Can a Parent Move Away with a Child? How to Contest Custody Relocation in Family Court
In family law, move-away cases involve legal and emotional challenges. These cases arise when one parent, post-divorce or separation, seeks …
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California Supreme Court Weighs In On Moveaway Issue
The California Supreme Court recently announced its decision in the Marriage of Burgess. Paul and Wendy Burgess had two children …
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Preventing Child Abduction in Custody Disputes
While most couples can navigate the bumps in the road of co-parenting and ultimately act in the best interest of …
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California Family Code Amendments: Key Updates for Families
The California Family Code has been updated to better protect children’s interests in custody disputes, address domestic violence concerns, and …
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Want To Modify Child Support, Best To Act Promptly
The case of County of Santa Clara v. Wilson confirms the saying, “If you snooze, you loose”. Mr. Wilson was …
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Too Much Support?
It has been a long time since a case has been critical of the amount of support calculated by the …
