As parents, you want what is best for your child no matter what. But as adults who just went through a rough divorce, you will likely find it hard to work together with your co-parent as closely as you need to - initially, at least. This transition period is crucial...
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How does incarceration affect child support
A brush with the law sometimes means that you may have to spend time in prison. When this happens, it could be difficult for you to pay child support, and you may wonder how your local family court will handle the situation. Because you cannot work while you are in...
Unpaid child support and passport eligibility
Whether you need to travel overseas for work, you have planned a vacation for years or you want to attend a family member's wedding in a different country, it is important to make sure that you stay current on child support if you have to make payments. Some parents...
Steps to regain child custody
When a parent loses custody in California, it might feel as if the entire situation is hopeless. However, it is often possible to remedy the situation that led to the loss of custody and regain custody of your children. The process can be long, so patience,...
How does substance abuse impact child custody?
When awarding custody, the court often intends to place the child in a loving, caring, and safe home. A parent may love a child very much and wants their California home to be a safe place, but substance abuse issues could make the environment dangerous. Drug or...
How does domestic violence affect child custody cases?
Few things can derail a child custody case in California as quickly as a domestic violence accusation. An accusation doesn't automatically mean that the other parent won't get custody, but if their former spouse has proof that the abuse took place, the judge might...
The role of a forensic psychologist in a child custody case
Going through a divorce in California is hard enough. When the divorcing parties cannot reach an agreement about child custody, the situation can become even more complicated. In the most difficult custody disputes, a forensic psychologist may come in to offer an...
How parents can increase their chances of winning custody
Making a good impression in court can mean the difference between someone winning his or her custody battle and losing the case to his or her former spouse. Accordingly, a parent should take the case seriously and represent him or herself professionally even when not...