Californians who watch “Rehab Addict” might be familiar with the ongoing custody battle that the show’s star, Nicole Curtis, has with her ex-boyfriend. Curtis and her ex, Shane Maguire, have been battling over custody of their 1-year-old son. After Curtis gave birth, Maguire filed a motion seeking paternity testing which ultimately showed him to be …
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Both parents must agree to joint physical custody in a California divorce case, but in a growing number of states, it is the default. After decades of believing that children should have a primary residence with one parent because it is more stable, courts are now shifting to a belief that children do better if …
When California parents are ending their marriage, they might have the idea that the court will grant the mother primary physical custody of the children, assigning the father a small amount of visiting time. While this has been true in the past, the current push in states across the country is towards a more egalitarian …
For some California couples, mediation can be an effective way to settle issues related to their divorce. However, the process won’t be successful unless those going through it believe that it can help them. Typically, couples who have had a history of resolving conflict together have a good chance of doing the same with the …
California parents who have divorced or are in the process of divorcing may want to consider being more flexible with regard to co-parenting plans. A plan that will address the constantly changing needs of children should be the goal. A child custody arrangement is normally achieved through traditional means. It may involve attorneys and mediators, …
Californians who are engaged in child custody disputes may wonder how family court judges decide which parent will be given primary physical custody of the child. Generally, courts tend to prefer parents who have been the primary caregiver for the child. Psychologists have long emphasized the importance of children having a strong relationship with their primary …
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Late child support payments can harm a credit score. It is an issue that affects residents in California and the rest of the country. According to a report released by NPR in 2015, there is over $113 billion worth of delinquent child support payments in the US. In terms of credit, child support payments are treated like …
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Mediators in California and around the country are not unlike intelligence agencies in that their failures are there for all the world to see while their successes go largely unheralded. However, this should not plant seeds of doubt in the minds of divorcing couples who wish to resolve their differences amicably and avoid protracted and …
Many estranged parents try to negotiate custody agreements peacefully, but the complicated emotions involved in these situations often prevent them from being resolved harmoniously. Thomas Ravenel and Kathryn Dennis, the co-stars of the Bravo reality series “Southern Charm”, are an example of an unmarried couple that had to take their fight to the courts. He …
If a couple decides to attempt to resolve their divorce through mediation, they must first choose a mediator. Above all else, it is important that each person trusts the individual who will be conducting the mediation session or sessions. The mediator must be perceived as honest and genuine, and both parties should meet with this …
Many couples that are going through a divorce in California will begin the divorce process with mediation. Some couples will be able to reach a settlement through mediation alone, and some couples will have to proceed to a court trial after mediation. Even if all of the divorce issues cannot be resolved through mediation, mediation …
When a California couple begins divorce proceedings, they may be prepared to split their assets with a minimum of discord. In some cases, they may even have made a decision regarding the custody of their kids. When it comes to the family dog or cat, however, the issue of who the pet will live with …
Divorces in California can range in terms of the animosity between two spouses parting ways. When issues such as child custody are in play, a contentious situation can be very difficult. If accusations of child abuse are raised by either a parent or child, the matter can become even more complicated. Although child abuse is …
California parents who are thinking about seeking a divorce are sometimes reluctant to act because they worry about the effect that the process could have on their young children. Even the best of intentions are sometimes not enough to prevent custody and visitation disputes erupting into contentious legal battles, and mainstream media accounts frequently blame …
