August 3, 2023
Starting a Divorce in 2023
Litigants who wish to terminate a marriage in California must serve paperwork, called a petition and summons, on their spouse. The paperwork must be filed with the court before it…
June 5, 2023
Petition For Custody Of Minor Children
In California, a petition for custody of minor children is a legal document that is filed with the court by a parent or legal guardian who is seeking custody of…
April 24, 2023
Move Away Cases
In California, a move away case refers to a legal proceeding in which a custodial parent wishes to relocate with their child to a new residence that would make it…
April 20, 2023
California Child Custody: Denying Parenting Time
If one parent in California is denying the other parent parenting time, the parent who is being denied time with their child may need to take legal action to enforce…
April 18, 2023
Paternity cases: establishing you are the father
A California paternity case is a legal proceeding that seeks to establish the legal father of a child. It is typically initiated when there is a dispute or uncertainty about…
April 10, 2023
California Child Custody: Parental Alienation
Parental alienation is a situation in which one parent attempts to alienate the child from the other parent by speaking negatively about that parent, limiting contact or access, or in…
April 6, 2023
Child Custody in California: Corporal Punishment
In California, corporal punishment is generally not viewed favorably in child custody cases. The state's family law courts prioritize the safety and well-being of the child, and corporal punishment is…
