In the event that you have children with your ex-spouse, your partnership will not end the moment the ink dries on the divorce papers. In fact, for some families, figuring out an optimal living situation post-divorce is more challenging than the divorce itself. In...

In California, the law does not favor either the mother or the father when it comes to determining custody. Instead, it focuses on the "best interest" of any children involved, what they desire (after a certain age threshold) and other circumstances.  Child custody...

California parents like you want what is best for your child. This means swallowing your pride and personal grievances during a divorce to present the best possible face for them. Unfortunately, not all parents can agree on this. Many parents let their emotions and...

For children five years and younger, a parents’ divorce is a major event full of stress and change. While an emotional challenge for everyone involved, you must be aware that young children have specific needs that you need to meet. The Judicial Branch of California...

Mental health issues affect millions of Americans. While most of these individuals are able to live with little to no impact on their daily lives, others see tremendous upheaval in their day-to-day living on account of their mental health conditions. Sometimes these...

When a couple decides to get a divorce, one of the most difficult things for them to agree on may be child custody arrangements. Both parents may agree that they should both be involved in the child’s upbringing, but are unable to agree on how much time each parent...

Parents in Sacramento who are divorced may find that their lives change in ways that are sometimes unexpected. A parent with custody of the child may wish to move with the child to another part of the Bay Area, California or even out-of-state. The reasons for...

For divorcing couples in California who have minor children, there is usually one overriding concern in the case for both soon-to-be ex-spouses: child custody. In many divorce cases, the underlying causes of the split are fairly obvious to all involved, that being...

For couples with children, child custody is often the most contentious aspect of a divorce. While parents want what is in their child’s best interests, their judgment often gets clouded by the range of emotions they are dealing with during the divorce. As a result,...

After their divorce trial is over, parents in Sacramento might find themselves in a situation where they are sharing joint custody of their child. This may present some challenges, especially if the divorce was less than amicable. The following are some tips on how to...