Parents often disagree about which of them should have the child more often. If this is happening to you, your …
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Parents often disagree about which of them should have the child more often. If this is happening to you, your …
Continue reading “Good Evidence vs. Bad Evidence – What Helps Your 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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California’s Family Code requires that when there are contested custody or visitation issues regarding minor children, the parties must attempt …
One establishes paternity (or parentage) when he or she is one of the parents of a minor child, is not …
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For many, the process of getting divorced includes familiar topics regarding property, custody schedules and finances; but many do not …
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Family law is known for its highly stressful, emotionally charged and often toxic human dramas that unfold. Indeed, it is …
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Reprinted from the Bar Brief, Newsletter of The Beverly Hills Bar Association, January/February 2012 Issue. In January 2012, the …
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When a couple gets divorced, what happens to the kids? No parent is going to say they want anything but …
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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In any divorce or other proceeding which involves child custody issues, the Court may appoint a child custody evaluator to …
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The California Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Guardianship of L.V. has established an important precedent for parents who place …
One of the most difficult challenges a trial judge in a Family Law court faces is to decide the custody …
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A recent case, Christina L. (Mother) v. Chauncey B. (Father), examined what it takes to change custody of the children. …
The California Supreme Court recently announced its decision in the Marriage of Burgess. Paul and Wendy Burgess had two children …
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Under the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, the states are prohibited …
The concept of Joint Custody can be quite daunting for parents of minor children to understand, especially when getting ready …
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