Co-parenting can be difficult in the best of circumstances, but it becomes much, much harder if you add a parent's undiagnosed, untreated medical condition. In some cases-- the ideal ones-- parents will welcome a diagnosis and treatment. In other cases, unfortunately,...
Child Custody
The “child’s best interest” standard
The most important factor in contested child custody cases is the child’s best interest. However, parents and a California judge might have different views on what this constitutes. Accordingly, it is important for all involved to understand what is taken into account...
Preparing to co-parent during the holidays
Parents in California often look forward to providing fun, memorable times for their children during the holidays. However, if they are not in a romantic relationship and are co-parenting, they must make clear plans to avoid tension and conflict that can affect their...
The path to successfully co-parenting a special needs child
Co-parenting is a journey that comes with its own obstacles, but when a child has special needs, the dynamics become even more intricate. It requires an extra layer of understanding, communication and cooperation to provide the best possible care and support for the...
Embracing a child-centered divorce
Having a child-centered divorce in California should aim to create an environment where children feel loved, supported and shielded from the conflicts arising from their parents' separation. By placing the needs and interests of children at the forefront, parents can...
The drawbacks of nesting for parents in California
California parents looking for truly equal custody arrangements may have some difficulty. Traditional custody arrangements have one parent having primary custody, and both parents alternating weekends. But there are newer custody arrangements available to parents,...
How to create an effective parenting plan
When California parents decide to separate, one of the most important decisions that they have to make is how to share custody of their children. This can be a difficult process, but it is crucial that both parents come up with a solid parenting plan so that the...
Determining the “best interest” of a child in child custody cases
When it comes to child custody cases in California, the " best interest" of the child is always the primary consideration. This means that the court will look at a variety of factors to determine where a child will thrive. The child's age A child's age at the time of...
Co-parenting during the holiday season in California
Divorced or separated parents in California can make the stressful holiday times bearable by crafting a well-thought-out co-parenting plan. Here's are some holiday arrangements you should consider. Plan for the holidays before it arrives Children whose parents don't...
Tips for co-parenting with a difficult partner
Having to co-parent with someone who is narcissistic and unpleasant can make life hard, but there are ways to make raising your child with them less challenging. Here are some tips that you can use to help deal with an unreasonable co-parent in California. Manage your...
