Child Custody & Visitation

When you’re talking to the children about an upcoming divorce, it’s important to find the right environment or atmosphere for that conversation. If you choose the wrong time, it may go a lot worse than it would otherwise. So how do you help things go smoothly for your...

Did you know that you may be able to modify your existing custody order? If there has been a substantial change in circumstances since they came into effect, child custody orders can be adjusted to reflect the current reality. It could be due to a change in the living...

Technology can provide innovative solutions to a variety of challenges, including how divorced or separated parents need to work to successfully manage their co-parenting responsibilities. For example, virtual visitation—using video calls, instant messaging, story...

During litigated divorce cases, the courts seek a fair solution for every involved party. Where children are involved, their welfare supersedes all other considerations. In cases where the court determines that supervised visitation is necessary, it's typically...

Under ideal circumstances, the holidays can be a stressful time of the year. For co-parents, it becomes even more so with competing schedules, family gatherings and school breaks. But, with some planning, you can reduce the strain and achieve your ultimate goal of...

Co-parenting is largely about establishing boundaries and expectations that both parents can consistently enforce. Most co-parents generally try to minimize how much they see and interact with one another as part of their effort to shield the children from unnecessary...

During divorce proceedings, you might become preoccupied with the legal and emotional complexities of the process. But you must remember that your kids are going through the changes of divorce right alongside you. So as the divorce draws close, it is crucial to...

Divorce is an emotional process and if it involves children, it can drive emotions to a whole new level. To address this, everyone in the family must communicate and be open about their thoughts and feelings, including children. But can a child’s wishes affect the...

Every child deserves a healthy and loving relationship with both parents, provided that both of their parents are fit and are eager to remain invested in a child’s life. Unfortunately, co-parenting relationships can be strained following a divorce. Consequently, one...

California state law protects a child's right to visit with their non-custodial parent. Despite this, there are times when a custodial parent refuses to allow visitation for their child.  Can a parent defy court-ordered visits?  The consequences of not allowing...