If you’re like most parents going through a divorce in Stockton, you want what’s best for your children – and that definitely includes child custody. But before you hire a child custody attorney, you need to ask some questions to make sure you’re working with the best lawyer for your children’s needs. These three questions…
It is unfortunate, but sometimes biological parents are unable to care for their children. Naturally, many of these parents don’t want to put their child up for adoption but want their child to be cared for until they can get back on their feet; guardianship allows them to do this. A guardianship is a useful…
When a party initiates a “paternity case”, which is synonymous with a “parentage case”, the Court is tasked with issuing an order determining the “legal parents” of a child. As we will discuss below, this is not always the biological parents of the child. A Court order stating that an individual is a “legal parent”…
Most parents get joint custody in California, which means they share the legal responsibilities of caring for their children. It also means that they share a fair amount of time with their kids. But why do most parents get joint custody in CA, and what, exactly, does that mean? Why Most Parents Get Joint Custody…
It is an unfortunate reality that dissolutions involving children from the marriage can be the messiest variation of the dissolution process; even messier than a high-conflict dissolution involving substantial assets. It is important to bear in mind that the custody determination is motivated by the child’s best interests. As such, it is your best interest…
Child custody in California can be a complicated matter that requires families to work with an attorney. However, if you and your spouse can agree on a child custody agreement, your whole divorce will be a lot easier. But what is joint custody, and how does it apply to you? What is Joint Custody? The…
If you’re a mom or dad going through a divorce, you may have heard the term parentage – but what is parentage, and how does it apply to your child custody and child support issues? What is Parentage in California? Parentage is a legal term that the courts use to determine who is responsible for…
If you’re like many parents who are going through divorce, you know you need a child custody lawyer who understands what you – and your children – are going through. Divorce is an emotional rollercoaster, and it can cause kids emotional trauma, so you want the whole process to go as smoothly as possible. But…
If you’re like most parents going through a divorce, one of the most pressing issues you’re facing is child custody – and you’ve probably heard about legal and physical custody, joint custody and sole or full custody. But what is “full custody,” and what would it mean for you or your spouse if the court…
California custody laws are very clear when it comes to serving the best interests of the child, but in a child custody case, which parent is supposed to have more time with the child – and how are they supposed to figure it all out? The good news is that your Stockton divorce attorney can…
