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It is important for you to know there are legal limitations on traveling with children during your divorce. Once divorce paperwork is filed, your complete freedom to travel with your children at will becomes a bit more limited and complex. If you wish to leave area or the State of California with a child during the process of a divorce …
What are some of the common questions regarding child custody in North County divorce cases? Here are a few of the questions we often receive: Can the child pick the parent they wish to live with? Many people are under the false impression that a child can choose one parent over the other once they reach the age of 12 …
What are the signs of parental alienation in child custody cases throughout Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside, Vista and North County San Diego? How will parental alienation affect child custody and parenting time in a North County divorce proceeding? Many people are surprised to learn that parental alienation is considered to be a form of child abuse. Parental alienation is rooted in …
What are the factors which you should consider when protecting your child custody goals in a divorce? How will North County Family Law Courts view your position in the case? It is important to consider the actions you take at every step in the divorce process. This begins prior to the actual filing a divorce through the final decree. The …
If you are searching for a brief primer on child custody and parenting time in a North County San Diego divorce here are some of the basic pieces you need to know. California family law focuses on two types of child custody: physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody determines where the child will live and how that will be …
We are often asked “Should I move out if I want to share parenting time?” and “what impact will moving out of the family home have upon child custody during a divorce?” Living under the same roof during the course of a divorce is very stressful and at times it may not seem possible. However, you should absolutely consider staying …
Can a child express a preference in custody after a divorce in Carlsbad or North County San Diego? When will the Court listen to the wishes of a minor child and how does the Court help to protect against parental alienation? We are often asked about the age at which a child can express a preference for a parent after …
What are the best strategies for avoiding a long and expensive custody battle in your divorce? Obviously, if you were in a healthy relationship with your former spouse you would still be married. Child custody and parenting time issues are the source of many challenges in a North County or Carlsbad divorce. However, there are also proven strategies to help …
What is nesting in child custody and parenting time agreements? Parents who go through a divorce are almost always deeply concerned about lessening the impact of divorce on a child. One recent idea you may have heard about is the concept of “nesting.” Generally speaking, “nesting” involves keeping the family home for the residence of the child(ren) while the parents …