In the past, a child custody dispute in California would, by and large, be decided in favor of the mother. Now, however, there is greater flexibility regarding the possibility of joint custody. A movement is gaining traction for fathers to have a better chance of...
Month: June 2015
Are deadbeat parents really avoiding all responsibility?
California parents who owe child support may be familiar with the challenges that can occur when financial difficulties arise. Some deadbeat parents fail to meet their obligations because of job losses, layoffs or other crises that interfere with earning a living....
Public opinion about child support laws
California parents may be interested in a recent study by two Arizona State University professors that found that public opinion of how courts should calculate child support differs greatly from the current system. The study involved the team asking prospective jurors...
Jon Gosselin seeks custody of daughter
California television fans may have heard that Jon Gosselin, a former star of the cancelled reality show "Jon & Kate Plus 8," is seeking custody of one of his eleven-year-old daughters. The girl claims that her mother is cruel to her and forces her to participate...
