Domestic violence casts a dark shadow over families, leaving a trail of pain, fear, and uncertainty. We understand that arriving at this page might mean you’re facing a difficult and frightening situation. At Maples Family Law in Stockton, we believe that no one should endure abuse, and we are committed to providing a safe haven…
You love being a grandparent and want to keep being a part of your grandchild’s life, once their parents get divorced. Unfortunately, in California, grandparents do not have any automatic rights to visitation with their grandchild; however, just because this process isn’t standard procedure, doesn’t mean you can’t ever get visitation. California courts understand that…
For a parent, nothing is more stressful than staring down the uncertainty of a child custody battle. You’re worried about how they will cope, what they will think, and—perhaps most importantly—where they will live. The bad news is: we don’t know where your child will live. Parenting time decisions are made on an individual, case…
Child custody refers to the various rights and responsibilities associated with taking care of a child. These authorities and obligations are most commonly associated with divorce; however, they are also relevant to unmarried parents, grandparents, legal guardians, and individuals looking to adopt. In this child custody overview, we’ll define important terms, talk about parental rights,…
Regardless of what type of divorce you choose, there’s no getting around the fact that child custody is a brutal process fraught with fears of denied rights and less time. Worries like these can be particularly strong for parents serving in the armed forces. However, whether you are the spouse at home, or the one…
Same sex marriage might be legal across the United States, but LGBT couples still face unique challenges in divorce and custody, where—even when applied the same—family laws often contain inherent discriminations that exclude same sex couples. This is particularly true in child custody, where the presumption of parenthood falls short of the mark for same…
In 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States made same sex marriage legal, meaning that LGTBQ couples now enjoy the same, basic rights to marry and divorce as hetero couples—no matter which state they live in. Theoretically, these considerations also apply to parental rights, too, including custody. (After all, children are a pretty big…
If you’re like many people going through divorce, you have a lot of questions – and one of them is Does adultery affect child custody in California? Adultery – what it’s called when one person “steps out” of a marriage by being unfaithful – isn’t supposed to affect your divorce. In fact, California is a…
If your child custody arrangement isn’t working out – or if it’s no longer in your children’s best interest – you may be able to file a motion to modify custody. But what is a motion to modify custody, and how does it work? Here’s what you need to know. What is a Motion to…
How to get a Child Support Order If you have a child with someone who is not your spouse or is a former spouse, getting child support can be a necessity in order to ensure the continued health, welfare and wellbeing of both yourself and your child. If you live in California that process can…
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