Can my ex move the kids out of California if I don’t agree with the move? We are often asked some form of this question. It can be challenging to settle into a “new norm” after a divorce and this absolutely applies to not only co-parenting but the relationship between you and each child. Out of seemingly nowhere, the other …
When is a Parent Unfit for Child Custody in a Carlsbad Divorce
What is a parent unfit for child custody in a Carlsbad divorce? How does the State of California define an unfit parent and what types of behaviors and/or situations may prevent a parent from involvement in child custody and visitation? Generally speaking, California defines an unfit parent as an individual who has made consistently poor decisions and conducts themselves in …
What Are The Primary Issues in a San Diego Relocation Child Custody Case
What are the primary issues in a San Diego relocation child custody case? What happens when co-parents are sharing custody and visitation of their child(ren) during or after a divorce and one of the parents needs to or wishes to relocate. Can a parent take a child or children and move away from San Diego and/or the State of California? …
What Do You Need to Know About Vacations and Child Custody in San Diego
What do you need to know about vacations and child custody in San Diego? Whenever the Court imposes a child custody and visitation order – temporary or permanent – it establishes specific guidelines regarding the role of each co-parent and specific rules and/or understandings regarding specific events in a child’s life such as holidays, birthdays and vacations. This usually includes …
Co-Parenting and Shared Child Custody in a Carlsbad Divorce
Are you searching for insight into co-parenting and shared child custody in a Carlsbad divorce? Child custody and visitation can be one of the most contentious and challenging issues in any divorce. Dealing with the end of a marriage is a big enough burden for most people to manage. Managing the process of determining child custody and visitation makes it …
What is a 730 Evaluation in a San Diego Divorce
What is a 730 evaluation in a San Diego divorce. When are these types of evaluations ordered by the Judge in a contested San Diego divorce case or post-degree modification case? Family Court Judges in California are always focused upon the best interests of a child in a divorce case, child custody or visitation modification or move away or relocation …
Modifying an Existing Child Custody and Visitation Plan in San Diego
What are the steps for modifying an existing child custody and visitation plan in San Diego? Generally speaking there are two primary ways to modify existing orders regarding child custody and visitation: If both parties are in complete agreement regarding proposed changes our firm can draft new documents which must be submitted to the Court for review and approval. This …
Temporary Custody in a Carlsbad Divorce Case
What is temporary custody in a Carlsbad divorce case? How will the temporary orders issued in your case affect the ultimate outcome of the divorce itself? At the outset of a divorce, the Court may be asked to establish temporary orders concerning many matters including child custody, child support and spousal support. These orders are designed to establish financial fairness …
Will the Court Split Up the Kids in Your Carlsbad Divorce?
Will the Court split up the kids in your Carlsbad divorce? Child custody and visitation is often one of the most contentious issues in a Carlsbad or San Diego divorce case. The primary concern of our Courts in any child custody or visitation matter is “the best interests of the child(ren).” The Court is concerned with protecting these interests which …