Child custody is a crucial aspect of divorce and separation, as it determines the living arrangements and care of the children involved. Understanding the different types of child custody can help parents make informed decisions that best suit their children's needs....
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What is parallel parenting?
As a divorcing parent, you have likely heard people talk about co-parenting. This is what most ex-couples try to do. They try to work together as best as they can to raise their children effectively. In some cases, such arrangements just don’t work. The differences...
Can the process of divorce still proceed even with a PPO?
Your relationship with your spouse has become untenable. The urge to divorce is strong, and there's no turning back. In light of this, you're now considering how a Permanent Protection Order (PPO) impacts this process. A PPO, which may already be familiar to you if...
How soon can a domestic violence restraining order take effect?
Generally, courts take a long time to issue orders, especially if a case involves complex matters and several considerations. However, certain situations, such as domestic violence cases, prompt the courts’ immediate action. In those cases, there is an urgency to...
Mistakes to avoid making during your divorce
Divorce is a complicated and emotionally charged time for anyone who goes through it. Between dealing with the legal aspects, the difficult decisions parents have to make and adapting to a new reality, it can often feel overwhelming and sometimes unbearable. It is...
Losing your passport over back child support
If you do not pay child support on time, many different problems could follow. Tax refund interception, license suspension and even arrest could become a possibility. Furthermore, you should realize that the government could revoke your passport or deny your...
What are the types of protective orders in California?
In California, the court system recognizes the significance of personal safety and the prevention of harassment, violence and abuse. Hence, California provides several types of protective orders to safeguard you if you feel you may be at risk. These different...
California’s penalties for unpaid child support
If you already owe back child support, worry about falling behind or expect to owe child support at some point in the future, it is important to review a number of issues. Aside from understanding how the court calculates child support awards and the possibility of...
A look at the types of restraining orders in California
Each domestic situation has its challenges, but some require legal actions to take place. This can happen as part of a divorce proceeding a custody battle or for other reasons. A quick look at the main types of restraining orders reveals what they can accomplish in...
How California courts handle pets in divorces
When you and your California spouse decide to split and share children together, you may need to come up with a plan that outlines which parent is going to have custody of your shared children and when. If the two of you also share a dog or another kind of beloved...