Divorce With Respect
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...
When divorcing, if you have children, an important topic is child custody. If you are an involved parent, you may want to see your children as much as possible. However, your ex-spouse may want the same. Because of this, it could take time and assistance to reach a...
Having less time with your child is one of the most difficult aspects of divorce and split custody. During holiday seasons, that separation can be even more difficult for everyone. Making this time of year happy and special for your child should be the most important...
