Parents in California who go through a divorce must learn to work together in a new way. Divorced parents who do not cooperate with each other inevitably end up involved in disputes over scheduling, parenting and child support issues. When disputes cannot be resolved...
Child Custody
Son of Guy Ritchie, Madonna prefers living with Ritchie
California residents who have followed the marriage and subsequent divorce of director Guy Ritchie and singer Madonna may have heard that the former couple's son has expressed a wish to remain with his father in London rather than returning to his mother in New York...
Hair tests and child custody in California
It is commonly believed that the detection of cannabis metabolites in a hair follicle means that the test has come back positive for marijuana. However, a new study from the Institute of Forensic Medicine says that some results are actually false positives. The...
Uma Thurman and ex-fiancé develop parenting plan
Custody disputes can be difficult and painful for all involved. Sometimes, it can seem as if the couple involved might not be able to find a solution. California residents who are in the middle of a custody dispute might be interested in the recent outcome of one...
Child custody and stepparent adoptions
In some California cases, a stepparent who has been actively involved in the life of their spouse's child may want to adopt them. When a child custody order is already in place, granting the child's other parent parenting time and rights, the process may be difficult,...
How divorced parents can handle back to school
The California school year can be a hectic time for children and parents alike. If the parents are divorced, they may need to create a comprehensive parenting plan that adequately meets the needs of their child. Good planning allows the child to settle into a routine...
Social media used as evidence in child custody case
Individuals in California who are involved in custody disputes may be interested to learn that a judge in New York recently ruled that Facebook posts could be used as evidence in one custody case. A father sought and was granted permission to use evidence from his...
Kelly Rutherford’s custody dispute continues
A judge in Los Angeles ruled on July 23 that the state of California has no jurisdiction over the custody dispute that actress Kelly Rutherford has been involved in since 2012. Rutherford and the father of her children had joint custody until visa problems left him...
How substance abuse can affect child custody questions
California courts hold the best interests of the child to be the primary concern when making custody or visitation decisions. Although substance abuse issues lie at the heart of many divorces involving parents of young children, problematic behavior with alcohol and...
California fathers may benefit from new joint custody movement
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...