When you are in the middle of a difficult divorce, it’s important to establish a solid parenting plan right at the beginning. It doesn’t matter if you’re going to fight over every last dish, your children deserve the structure and stability a clear parenting plan provides. As you consider a visitation schedule, think about what… [Read More about Establishing Custody When the Divorce is Contentious]
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Removing Parental Rights
There are several scenarios where a person may have their parental rights surrendered, or where the court may revoke these rights. Many think of removing these rights in conjunction with a child who is being severely abused or neglected. While these types of scenarios exist, there is more to terminating parental rights than this, especially… [Read More about Removing Parental Rights]
Child Custody for Unwed Couples
Children are born in all sorts of circumstances. Sometimes the couple is married, but in many cases they are not. The couple might be unmarried, but still be “together” during the early years of the child’s life and then break up leaving the question as to how much time the child will spend with each… [Read More about Child Custody for Unwed Couples]
Fathers’ Rights in Child Support and Custody Cases
A generation or two ago, fathers got a bad deal in divorce. Custody almost always went to the mother and they had little recourse if they wanted more time with their children. Some found themselves paying large amounts in child support while being denied a relationship with the children they were supporting. Because of this… [Read More about Fathers’ Rights in Child Support and Custody Cases]
How are Custody and Visitation Rights Determined
California courts used to grant automatic custody rights to mothers. This is no longer the case, even if the child or children are very young. Custody and visitation rights are now secure for non-married parents, disabled parents, and parents of every lifestyle, religious perspective and sexual orientation. Given that the system tends to be inclusive… [Read More about How are Custody and Visitation Rights Determined]
