Divorce and co-parenting in California are difficult even under the most amicable circumstances. The remarriage of one or both spouses can also create new challenges. One such challenge is the desire of a stepparent to adopt the children. In a perfect co-parenting...
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Child Custody
How to resolve conflicts over who watches the children
One of the challenges that co-parents in California face is about who will watch the children when they are with each parent. Whether the parent is at work or participating in another activity, there might be a necessity to leave the children with another caretaker....
Moving out of state as a custodial parent
There are times in your life when you might encounter a situation that requires an out-of-state move. If you are a custodial parent in California, however, the decision to move will not be completely up to you as the court must grant permission after considering a...
The potential drawbacks of joint physical custody
Most parents in California who are going through a divorce want to do what is in the best interests of their children when it comes to custody and visitation. However, sometimes, it can be difficult to determine what those best interests are. Pitfalls of 50/50 custody...
A vacation child custody schedule: why it’s important
If you are a parent who has recently filed for divorce or separation, you'll likely need to come up with a visitation plan with your ex. If you're a California resident, here are some tips to ensure that your child custody/visitation schedule works well for your...
Nesting as an option for co-parents
California estranged couples who are co-parenting their children will need to decide on a custody arrangement that works for them. One of the options they might consider is nesting. While nesting is not suitable for every family, it does provide a variety of benefits...