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A child custody agreement is a voluntary decision made by parents to determine legal and physical custody issues. When a parent violates that agreement, they are taking actions that are against what has been determined to be the best interests of the… Read More

During a guardianship proceeding, a probate court judge gives someone – other than a parent – custody of a child. The recipient can also gets the power to manage the child’s estate or property. A guardian may be classified as a guardian… Read More

Obtaining guardianship of a grandchild can be a complex process. Legal guardianship allows a grandparent (or some other qualified person) to care for a minor child and make decisions on the child’s behalf. In order for a grandparent to obtain legal… Read More

Although a custody arrangement can theoretically be modified without going through the California court system, it is advisable that you proceed through the courts after contacting experienced Fresno custody lawyers. It is important to understand tha… Read More

In many cases, the parties themselves can make their own decisions about legal and physical custody. These decisions are incorporated into a settlement agreement which both parties sign, along with a judge. It is only when the parties are unable to a… Read More

Legal and physical custody issues and parenting plans commonly arise in California divorce cases involving minor children. Fortunately, when spouses work together, they can resolve most or all of these custody issues amicably via a parenting plan, wi… Read More

In many divorce cases, a court will require the parties to mediate their case before it will have a trial or hearing on the issues of the case. The court wants to save trial time from its already crowded court dockets. It believes that the parties wi… Read More

Grandparent Custody on the Rise Being a parent is a challenge. While the degree of difficulty can vary from household to household. Generally speaking, raising a son or daughter is physically, emotionally, and financially demanding. So, when the time… Read More