Child Custody

Shared parenting is becoming more strongly encouraged across the country, including in California, although there is skepticism about the concept in some states. As of September 2016, one more state has passed a shared parenting statute into legislation. The new...

As Pokémon Go takes California and much of the world by storm, many parents are faced with conflict as they appreciate the physical activity encouraged by the game but also worry about excessive screen time. Those dealing with these concerns in the context of a...

When California parents are facing the end of their marriage, both they and their children may struggle. Parents need to be careful about some common pitfalls concerning children that happen during and after the process. One is that there may be so much animosity...

California parents who are going through a divorce sometimes fight about custody issues. While it is easy to focus on hurt feelings and grudges, the best interests of a child should be put first. Parenting plans and alternative forms of conflict resolution could help...

When divorced parents in California do not agree on a child custody arrangement, a lot of arguments and legal disputes can arise. A terrible thing that can happen is when a parent disobeys a child custody order and takes the child to a foreign country without the...

While a custody agreement may take summer vacations into account, California divorced parents are left to work out the details in light of those provisions. Some parenting plans are general in their provisions, which makes timely communication an important factor in...

Few, if any, California children enjoy the prospect of their parents splitting up, so divorce is almost always going to be a difficult situation for kids. It is quite common for children to blame themselves for their parents' divorce, and a major change to a kid's...

California parents who are struggling with the emotional aspects of a divorce may particularly worry about its impact on their children. One of the best ways to make the transition less painful for children is by creating a cooperative relationship with the other...

California parents who are involved in a custody battle should keep a few points in mind in order to increase their chances of prevailing if it spills over into a courtroom. One is that they should not try to represent themselves even though it may seem as though this...

California fans of Sherri Shepherd might find it interesting to learn that the actress and TV personality is appealing a decision by a Pennsylvania court that ordered her to pay child support for her son, who was born with the help of a surrogate mother. According to...