California law provides for two types of child custody and several types of visitation schedules. The term "custody" encompasses both legal custody, which refers to decision-making authority, as well as physical custody, which describes where the child will reside....
Child Custody
Understanding the basic legal terms regarding child custody
In California, parents may share custody, or custody may be granted to one parent. If both parents have negotiated a parenting plan, a court will give its approval in most cases. If the parents cannot agree, the judge will make a determination regarding parenting...
Procedures for obtaining child custody in California
California parents who are divorcing will need to think about custody and support for their children among other things. The complexity of the process of arranging this will depend on whether or not the parents are able to successfully negotiate without going to...
Deployed sailor facing difficult outcome in child custody dispute
If you and your former spouse or partner can agree on a child custody arrangement for your child, then courts in California will presume that the agreed-upon plan is in the best interest of the child. You and the other parent may have to work with a mediator to come...
