In any divorce or other proceeding which involves child custody issues, the Court may appoint a child custody evaluator to …

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The California Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Guardianship of L.V. has established an important precedent for parents who place …

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One of the most difficult challenges a trial judge in a Family Law court faces is to decide the custody …

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A recent case, Christina L. (Mother) v. Chauncey B. (Father), examined what it takes to change custody of the children. …

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The California Supreme Court recently announced its decision in the Marriage of Burgess. Paul and Wendy Burgess had two children …

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Under the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, the states are prohibited …

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The concept of Joint Custody can be quite daunting for parents of minor children to understand, especially when getting ready …

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While most couples are able to navigate the bumps in the road of co-parenting and ultimately act in the best …

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Paternity means Fatherhood. For an unmarried couple having a child, the father has no legal rights until paternity is established. …

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One of the most difficult aspects of crafting a parenting plan for child visitation is addressing the holidays.  Parents can …

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