Joint legal custody is a child custody arrangement in which both parents share the right and responsibility to make major decisions about their child’s upbringing. This includes decisions about the child’s education, healthcare, religious upbringing, and general welfare. In California, joint legal custody is presumed to be in the best interests of the child. This…
The dynamics of traditional marriages have undergone significant changes over the years, with an increasing number of women assuming the role of breadwinners. In California, a state known for its progressive family laws, divorces involving a financially successful wife require a nuanced approach to ensure a fair and equitable resolution for both parties. In this…
As a divorce lawyer practicing in California, it is essential to address a common misconception regarding relationships and legal rights. Many individuals believe that living together for a certain period or presenting themselves as a married couple creates legal obligations similar to those in a formal marriage. However, under California law, there is no recognition…
Three More Subtle Parental Alienation Tactics Narcissists Use As we said previously, parental alienation is when one parent attempts to sabotage or undermine their child’s relationship with the child’s other parent. This can happen through a variety of tactics, including psychological manipulation and gaslighting. Here are three more sneaky ways narcissists alienate their coparents from…
Our firm is pleased to announce the publication (in Paperback and Kindle) of Split Decisions: Winning your Southern California Divorce. Every day, people in Southern California go to the family court system to battle divorce, custody, and other family law cases – which ultimately wreck their finances, their families, and their lives in the ugly…
Distance Learning and Child Custody in California With the re-opening (or non-re-opening) of schools in California, parents have had to determine whether they want their kids to learn in-person or follow a remote learning plan. While this may be an easy decision for parents who are still together, divorced parents have to consider how this…
A bitter custody case can raise many fears. And the idea your child might have to testify is among them. After all, most good parents don’t want to put their children in the middle of their divorce if they can help it. But as with so many legal questions, the answer is a solid, “It…
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Throughout a California child custody case you need to make mindful, strategic decisions that advance that outcome you want. However, the structure and stressful nature of these family law cases don’t always make it easy to see and navigate the right path through a custody case. These are five of the mistakes parents often make….
