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,...
Child Custody
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...
Co-parenting during the summer months
For divorced or separated parents who share children with their former spouses or partners in California, the summer months can be challenging to navigate. When the children are out of school, they do not have the familiarity with the structure they have during the...
Prevent conflict and create a parenting plan
Maintaining the focus on your children during the divorce process is key to helping them thrive. If you are wondering about how to smooth the transition, considering a parenting plan may benefit your family and help ensure peace and harmony in the future. What is a...
3 ways to form an effective parenting plan
Coming up with a plan of how you will take care of your children after divorce can be stressful. You want to do what is best for your children, but you must also make compromises so that your co-parent remains a staple part of your children’s lives. Finding that...
How do California courts determine child custody?
As you go through your divorce, you and your spouse will decide how to share custody of your children. If the two of you can agree on an arrangement, you can avoid having a court decide for you. But if you don’t agree, a judge will rule on how to split custody....