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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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Child custody and visitation disputes often involve long and emotionally difficult paths toward resolution. California courts typically have programs in …

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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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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 and expanded from the Bar Brief, Newsletter of The Beverly Hills Bar Association, January/February 2012 Issue. Updated to reflect …

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When a couple gets divorced, one of the most pressing questions is: What happens to the kids? No parent will …

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Holiday plans can become more complicated when parents are going through a divorce or a custody dispute. Without a clear …

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When parents face divorce or custody disputes, the court’s primary concern is the child’s best interests. In many cases, judges …

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