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A restraining order is a legal mechanism often used in cases involving domestic violence and when there are safety concerns. While a restraining order can take a substantial financial and emotional toll on both parties, it can also significantly affe… Read More

Establishing paternity is crucial for both a biological father and the child. Legally declaring paternity ensures that a biological father has the same rights and obligations they would have had if they were married to the child’s mother. The child… Read More

Child custody doesn’t always have to be a contentious issue. A joint custody agreement can allow both parents to share an equal amount of time with their children and take part in all major decisions concerning their upbringing. These types of arra… Read More

In California, child custody laws for unmarried parents are the same as those for those who are married. Even if you and your child’s other parent were never legally married, you both generally have the same rights, obligations, and privileges when… Read More

Child custody is one of the most emotional aspects of any divorce or separation. But it’s important to understand that the custody arrangement entered into or ordered after a divorce can be modified at any time before the child turns 18. If the… Read More

There can be many reasons you might seek to change a child custody agreement that was previously ordered by the court. If circumstances change as the child grows, the custody order in place may no longer reflect their best interests or meet the needs… Read More

In any California child custody case, the best interests of the child are first and foremost. This is the standard that guides a judge in making their initial custody decision — and it is also the basis upon which a parent can lose custody. While t… Read More

Child custody is often the most emotional issue in a divorce or separation that parents will face. While the children’s interests should always come first, sometimes parents might disagree about what is best for them. Child Custody mediation in Cal… Read More