Custody & Visitation

When parents divorce, the court usually either assigns one parent sole physical custody, where the non-custodial parent receives visitation for a few days per week or month, or joint physical custody, in which the children split their time almost evenly between the...

After divorce, a parent may choose to move away from the children. This may arise as a result of wishing to be closer to family or starting a new life in a different city. Jobs may also cause a parent to move away. In California, a judge cannot force a parent to...

Divorce can completely change your family dynamic. Your children will notice these changes and could react in a number of different ways depending on age and maturity. Given the uncertainty, it is not unlikely for your children to experience resentment, anger,...

A divorce can be difficult to deal with for many reasons. One of them is that it will impact a child's relationships with their parents. This situation can become even more difficult if one of the parents tries to cause alienation between their child and the other...

Divorce is challenging for every member of a dissolving family, but it is an especially difficult time for the children involved. Though divorce affects them immensely, children are not always aware of the details of what is happening to their family, which can make...

California gives both parents the right to custody and visitation with their children. However, single fathers must take steps to establish legal paternity so they can build a relationship that lasts a lifetime.  Review the process of seeking child custody and...

If you are thinking about ending your marriage, custody of the children you share with your soon-to-be ex-spouse may be your biggest concern. You may even fear you will rarely or never see your kids. Nevertheless, as a father, you should not worry your children’s...

Perhaps you are an unmarried father who is dealing with a partner who restricts access to your kids. Though you may feel that you should have unrestricted access to your kids, their other parent may believe otherwise and resort to every trick they can think of to keep...

If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, your priority must be helping your child adjust to the reality of divorce.  Your child may have considerable anxiety about the post-divorce future, but you can help smooth the way by keeping his best interests...