Category Archives: Child Custody attorneys orange county
One of the main questions I get when dealing with custody cases is, How is child custody determined in California Courts? In family law matters often the key aspect that is evaluated is "what is in the best interest of the child" this includes various factors ranging from safety, schooling, and the environment the child…
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If you landed on this page, you most likely conducted a search for "Parental abduction California" or something similar. I will attempt to shed some light on this topic. In general, when a parent takes a child who is a citizen of the United States, the State Department's Office of Children Issues gets involved. They…
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Here are a few ways child custody may be granted. There may be physical custody, legal custody, sole custody, and joint custody. This will vary based on the circumstances of a particular case. It is important to know what each type of custody will grant and what options may be necessary if a party would…
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There are several method of going about getting child custody. Here are a few methods that parties have the option of utilizing. First, mediation, this means going to a third party who is unbiased and seeking their expertise to come to a decision. Second, if the parents are able they can work out a custody…
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It has been the topic of much debate that it could be seen as poor care if a parent allows their child to become obese. This meaning that they do not help the child take control of their excessive food consumption. Furthermore, it was debated in the news that perhaps the state should consider intervening…
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When you separate or divorce from a marriage or domestic partnership where there are children involved, you and your partner will need to decide on who will have custody of your children and how they will be taken cared of now that your relationship has ended. Visitation rights (sometimes called 'timeshare') will also need to…
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A custody mediation gives parents a chance to resolve disagreements with the help of an expert in resolving these disagreements. If the parents are able to work out an agreement, the mediator helps the parents write a custody and visitation order. The goals of mediation are to: -Help you make a parenting plan that's in the…
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Child custody matters may require a third party to assist if the parents cannot reach an agreement on their own. Mediation services are available to assist with child custody matters. Custody evaluations help determine child custody between parents. If an agreement cannot be reached a judge will have the final say in regards to custody.…
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These factors are considered when answering the question does a child get to decide which parent to live with: 1) Preference of the child is a factor. 2) The best interest of the child. 3) Age & Maturity of the child. 4) The specific unique details of each case. If your child custody agreement is…
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You have filed a Dissolution of Marriage action or you have been served with a Dissolution of Marriage action and now your mind begins racing. How is Child Custody Determined in California? How will the children react to these changes? Who is going to get the children? Child Custody is determined in various ways: [caption…
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