Family Law

Divorce is hard on kids. However, there are a few ways parents in California can help make the change easier on their children. Explain the details In the past, it was common for parents to try to hide details from their kids to protect them. Since kids often...

In California, the law does not require children to participate in family court. But, there are some guidelines and laws that will help the court decide whether having the child testify in court is in the child's best interest. Afterward, it will be up to the parents...

Child custody battles frequently create strenuous legal battles that cause emotional turmoil for both parents and children. Complex custody cases, such as those dealing with California military personnel, may result in even more aggressive litigation. But federal law...

There’s a lot at stake in your child custody dispute. The outcome, whether litigated or negotiated, can dictate how your child is raised and what sort of relationship you will have with them. And although you might breathe a sigh of relief once your initial custody...

During child custody disputes in California, a parent who earns less than the other parent might be concerned about how their income might influence the court’s ruling. While a parent’s income might be considered when a court is deciding on custody, it is only one of...

Although you may not be in a relationship with your child's other parent, California law says that you're still responsible for raising your son or daughter. If appropriate, you will be given legal and physical custody rights to your child. However, it's also possible...

Losing custody can be devastating for any parent. Thankfully, there are some steps that California parents can take to regain custody of their children. Think about why you lost custody How you go about regaining custody depends heavily on why you lost custody in the...

After California parents have split up, they will want to co-parent their kids to the best of their ability. There are certain indications that can show that your co-parenting is effective. You work together civilly Co-parenting together civilly is a huge sign that...

If you're a grandparent and California resident and want more information about visitation when it comes to your grandchildren, there are resources to help you understand your rights if your grandchild's parents divorce. Here is some important information you should...