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Co-parenting separately can be one of the most challenging experiences a family may face after a divorce. Add a long-distance move into the equation, and the complications multiply. The reasons behind a move are diverse and often deeply personal, whether the person moving is you…

After a marital breakup, it’s common for one spouse to move away to a different state. Whether they’re looking for a fresh start, putting miles between themselves and their spouse, or moving back to a home state for moral support, a divorce is often the…

Family courts in California understand that circumstances change in life and sometimes the change is significant. The courts offer a process for requesting a modification of existing court orders for child support and alimony. Often, when one ex-spouse earns a substantial pay raise, they seek…

Divorce is an emotionally distressing and legally challenging time for any divorcing couple. For divorcing spouses with children, no issue in a divorce settlement agreement is as fraught with emotion as child custody. In the best-case scenario, parents agree with the understanding promoted by the…

In California, the family courts make all decisions based on a child’s best interests. Deciding custody matters is one of the most important factors in determining a positive outcome for the children of divorced parents. Since ultimately the court wishes to make a decision in…

California family courts seek to make all decisions in the best interests of the child, especially matters of child custody and visitation. The court in California promotes a continued meaningful relationship with both parents as their goal, with shared parenting time as the ideal, if…