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

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Allegations of child abuse during a divorce can have a profound effect on custody arrangements, visitation rights, and the overall …

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Paternity and custody cases often become highly contentious when parents live in different states or when one parent moves with …

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Why Evidence Matters in Child Custody and Co-Parenting After Divorce? In child custody cases following a divorce, presenting the best …

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There is no better way to lose custody than to demonstrate to a judge that you are not involved in …

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California’s Family Code requires that when there are contested custody or visitation issues regarding minor children, the parties must attempt …

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