If your child has been without one or both of their parents for a period of time, you may wonder how to prove child abandonment. California has a variety of laws that address child abandonment and how it should be handled by the court. Read below to… Read More

Grandparents can gain custody of their grandchildren in various ways. One way is to obtain a temporary custody order for grandparents if there is a situation that warrants an immediate need for or temporary change of custody. Read below to learn more… Read More

Considering Grandparents for Child Custody Although it may seem like a positive move, the court will not grant custody of children to grandparents unless there is a legitimate reason why it is necessary. The court will not give grandparents special c… Read More

Divorce can be a difficult situation for anyone, especially if you’re dealing with complex assets like retirement accounts. A qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) can ensure that you get your fair share of any retirement benefits that were acq… Read More

Both parents have an obligation to support their children financially and emotionally. However, when is court ordered child support not being paid a problem? If payments are missed, they can negatively impact the life of a child and the ability of a… Read More

Supervised visitation may be imposed when the court is concerned that a noncustodial parent may not be able to properly care for a child during their visitation time. In that case, visitations may be supervised by a third party. However, these types… Read More

What are reasons a judge will change custody? The judge’s primary concern is doing what is in the child’s best interests. However, the needs and interests of a child, as well as each parent’s ability to meet them, may change over time. Thus… Read More

While it’s possible to have an amicable divorce, the truth is that it doesn’t take much for things to become adversarial. So it’s important to know how to protect yourself in a divorce, as well as take steps to safeguard you and you… Read More