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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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A recent move away case, In re Marriage of Winternitz, is the latest in a long line of move away …

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For several years, scarcely a month has passed without a movie, television or widescreen, news article, or book coming out …

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The holidays are quickly approaching. A walk down the aisles of your favorite retailer surely has reminded you – the …

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I’m sure the first thing you think after putting those Halloween decorations away is, “what are the family’s plans for …

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Normally, when children go from one parent to the other during pick up or drop off after visitation with the …

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Often in high conflict divorces and custody battles, one parent will accuse the other of alienating the child from the …

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

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

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