Divorce With Respect
When separating or divorcing parents are working out how they’re going to jointly parent their child, there are a multitude of scenarios and schedules they can choose from. In some cases, they can’t reach an agreement, and a judge has to decide. While it’s not the...
Adjusting to shared custody can be very difficult for parents. Most adults have a hard time going multiple days without seeing their children. Separation from the children can be more anxiety-inducing and upsetting on certain days as opposed to others. For many...
Shared custody arrangements can easily lead to disputes between parents. They may struggle to share parenting time or to agree on key decisions about their children. Simply dividing overnight access to and responsibility for the children is inadequate. If parents want...
Many married couples view their pets as members of their family unit. Some intentionally child-free couples adopt dogs or cats to grow their families instead of having children. Plenty of couples who share children also have household pets. Companion animals can...
Many parents are focusing on summer activities, now that school is out. And while it’s true that this is a time for families to enjoy summer vacations and other warm weather activities, now is also the best time to start planning for the next school year. Getting...
Successful co-parenting after a breakup or divorce is a challenge. While parents generally want to do what is right for their children, they may have a hard time agreeing with one another about what that actually entails. Additionally, the need to frequently interact...
In California, grandparents’ rights to visitation depend on the parental rights and custody of the minor child. However, when grandparents want to maintain a relationship with their grandchildren contrary to the wishes of the parents, the law allows them to seek...
It is normal for parents to feel incredibly excited about their children joining extracurricular activities like sports and to invest heavily in their children's success. Parents may spend hours transporting kids to practices and games. Those divorcing and preparing...
When a couple that shares a child decides to divorce, one of the most important issues they must address is the child’s post-divorce living arrangements. Most often, the court will encourage both parties to enter a joint-custody arrangement that grants both parents...
Children, especially those who are still young and those with special needs, require constant, direct supervision. It only takes a momentary lapse in oversight for a child to elope from a facility or insert a fork into an electrical outlet. Securing appropriate...
