A term that is increasingly used in California divorce and custody cases is, “Parallel Parenting”. It ties the space between cases with little to no-conflict and cases that are full of conflict and disagreement. In high conflict cases, communication and…
A Child Custody 730 Evaluation Has Been Ordered by the Court. What Does This Mean? A child custody 730 evaluation is another term for a private child custody evaluation. “730” is used in reference to “Evidence Code 730” which is…
What is usually recommended for child visitation and custody around holidays? We feel it is important for children to experience and develop holiday traditions with each parent and extended family, and the family courts seem to hold the same opinion…
My child mentioned their preference to be under my custody after the divorce is finalized. Will the court take this into consideration? Before 2012, children involved in an ongoing divorce case could testify in court, but it wasn’t a common…
Occasionally when assisting clients in child custody cases, we are asked about the effect sexual orientation, physical handicaps, or religious practices/beliefs have on court child custody orders. We have successfully assisted in cases where clients were associated with at least…
My wife and I have decided to proceed with filing for divorce. We’re not getting along, but neither of us wants to move out of the house we currently own (and live in) together. What are my options? Moving out…