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April 02, 2020

Parallel Parenting: How it Works

Parallel parenting is a strategy for divorced or separated parents who are unable to cooperate to raise their children in a healthy environment. The hurt, anger, resentment, or other emotions from their relationship can mean that they are unable to communicate without hostility. Parallel parenting is for parents who, in some cases, can't be in the same room together or even hear each other's voices without conflict.

April 01, 2020

Should I Exchange Custody with My Co-Parent During COVID-19?

Co-parents around the world are grappling with the same question: “With social distancing, quarantine, and shelter-in-place orders being mandated in my area, should I still drop my kids off with my co-parent?”

March 30, 2020

Calculating Time for Child Support in California

Parenting time percentage is the amount of time that each parent spends with their children. Called "custodial timeshare" or "custodial percentage timeshare" in California, it has a direct impact on the amount of child support a parent must pay.

March 27, 2020

How to File for Termination of Parental Rights

Parental rights are defined as the legal relationship between a parent and a child. This legal relationship includes the parent's responsibility to support the child financially, the parent's right to custody and/or visitation, and the ability to make educational, religious, or medical decisions for the child.

March 18, 2020

Quarantine with an Abuser

In the past, we have discussed what happens when you co-parent with your abuser. As governments around the world mandate self-quarantine and self-isolation periods, as well are the increasing school closures, many people are finding themselves spending more time at home than usual. For some, the recommendation to stay home also means staying with an abuser.

February 28, 2020

Bringing Evidence to Family Court

To demonstrate the reality of a divorce or child custody case, it usually takes more than recounting the he-said, she-said interactions between co-parents. Family law attorneys can present evidence to demonstrate the truth of the co-parenting situation.

February 21, 2020

How to Find the Right Family Court Lawyer for You

While it's not always necessary to hire one for a court case, if you decide you need a lawyer, it is necessary to find one that suits you.

February 14, 2020

Common Custody Schedule Examples

Co-parenting agreements are as unique and varied as the parents and children involved in each case. Still, standard custody arrangements exist, and each has a typical division of custody time within them.

February 10, 2020

Types of Visitation in California

Several factors go into decisions related to visitation in California, such as the ages of the children, work requirements, and living arrangements of the parents. Like all decisions about child custody, however, the focus is on the best interests of the children.