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...
Child Custody
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,...
Tips for making joint custody work after your divorce
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...
How does legal custody differ from physical custody?
In California, child custody is often the basis of the most longstanding disputes in a family law proceeding. Divorce is difficult in and of itself, but, when there are children involved, it becomes even more complex. Not only can battling over a child lead to...
Can a child have a say in child custody decisions in California?
There are many factors that are considered when there is a child custody case in California. The best interests of the child are paramount and various considerations toward that end will be part of the process. In many cases, the parents will make their argument to...
A closer look at child custody in California
When a California couple with minor children decide to end their marriage, one of their first concerns is who will have custody of the children. Many couples are able to resolve this issue without turning to the court, but some couples need the judge to help them out....
Drafting a joint parenting plan for a California divorce
For Sacramento couples contemplating a divorce, no issue portends greater stress or heartache than the issues of which parent will be the custodian of the children. One method for alleviating some of the stress and heartache in resolving child custody issues is the...
Understanding the role of mediation in a California divorce
Ending a marriage can burden one or both spouses with extreme stress. This stress often leads one or both parties to take an unreasonable position on one or more critical issues, such as child custody or property division. Our state's courts are now using mediation to...

