It is highly likely that there is some amount of hard feelings between yourself and your ex-spouse. A level of conflict between ex-spouses is very normal, particularly in the direct aftermath of a divorce. However, if you and your ex-spouse have children together it...
Child Custody
Is “nesting” a good living situation for us post-divorce?
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...
3 factors that affect child support payment amounts in California
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...
Is your child a victim of parental alienation syndrome?
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...
How does age affect a child’s needs?
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...
Is an untreated mental health issue putting your child at risk?
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...
Factors for determining custody in California
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...
Can I move out of the Bay Area with my child?
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...
Child custody basics in California
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...
What child custody options do I have?
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,...