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Child custody and visitation disputes can face a long and difficult path towards resolution. California courts generally have programs in …

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Paternity actions are often contentious, but when one parent has moved with the child, multiple factors must be considered. One …

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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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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 …

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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 Appeals’ decision in Guardianship of L.V. (2023) marks a pivotal moment in family law, redefining how …

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

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The California Supreme Court recently announced its decision in the Marriage of Burgess. Paul and Wendy Burgess had two children …

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