Good Evidence vs. Bad Evidence – What Helps Your Custody Case

Good Evidence vs. Bad Evidence – What Helps Your Custody Case

Parents often disagree about which of them should have the child more often. If this is happening to you, your …

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Five Ways to Lose Your Child in a Custody Case

Five Ways to Lose Your Child in a Custody Case

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

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Family Court Mediation Services

Family Court Mediation Services

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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Establishing Paternity: What to do and Why

Establishing Paternity: What to do and Why

One establishes paternity (or parentage) when he or she is one of the parents of a minor child, is not …

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Escape from L.A.: Why Divorce Can Have Unintended Consequences on Your Family

Escape from L.A.: Why Divorce Can Have Unintended Consequences on Your Family

For many, the process of getting divorced includes familiar topics regarding property, custody schedules and finances; but many do not …

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Emotions, Schedules and Visitation in Family Law

Emotions, Schedules and Visitation in Family Law

Family law is known for its highly stressful, emotionally charged and often toxic human dramas that unfold. Indeed, it is …

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Elkins Legislation & Child Custody Interviews

Elkins Legislation & Child Custody Interviews

Reprinted from the Bar Brief, Newsletter of The Beverly Hills Bar Association, January/February 2012 Issue.   In January 2012, the …

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Divorce And Parenting Plan

Divorce And Parenting Plan

When a couple gets divorced, what happens to the kids? No parent is going to say they want anything but …

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Custody and Visitation Tips for a Successful Holiday Season

Custody and Visitation Tips for a Successful Holiday Season

Holiday plans are more complicated when in a divorce or custody battle, so it’s best to create a court-approved custody …

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Court Ordered Custody Evaluations: What You Should Know

Court Ordered Custody Evaluations: What You Should Know

In any divorce or other proceeding which involves child custody issues, the Court may appoint a child custody evaluator to …

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Contesting The Move Away Of Minor Children

Contesting The Move Away Of Minor Children

One of the most difficult challenges a trial judge in a Family Law court faces is to decide the custody …

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Changing Custody of Children

Changing Custody of Children

A recent case, Christina L. (Mother) v. Chauncey B. (Father), examined what it takes to change custody of the children. …

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California Supreme Court Weighs In On Moveaway Issue

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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Bah Humbug: A Legal Holiday Season

Bah Humbug: A Legal Holiday Season

Under the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, the states are prohibited …

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Back To School: What You Need To Know If You Have Joint Custody.

Back To School: What You Need To Know If You Have Joint Custody.

The concept of Joint Custody can be quite daunting for parents of minor children to understand, especially when getting ready …

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