Many people believe that child support should only cover the child’s basic necessities, such as food, shelter and clothing, but this is not the case. A consideration of the court when ordering child support is to ensure that the custodial parent can maintain for the child the same standard of living that the child experienced …
When a parent plans to move with a child who is subject to a custody agreement, there are a variety of factors and laws that must be followed. Parents planning to relocate with the child should be familiar with California custody laws governing relocation before making any major decisions. The first factor to consider is …
Mediation of family law disputes is becoming increasingly popular in California as couples look for alternatives to court proceedings to resolve potentially contentious issues. While many spouses hope to work out mutually acceptable arrangements to deal with such matters as child custody and visitation, property division and spousal support, amicable agreements often remain elusive. If …
