The effects of COVID-19 on domestic strife in North County and Carlsbad have resulted in increased new divorce filings. Many family law advocates have noted an increase in both reported and unreported domestic violence. Common beliefs about domestic violence and resulting child custody and parenting time orders may not reflect the reality of today’s Family Courts. Domestic violence often results…
Child Custody And Visitation
Stable Home Environments for Children During and After a Divorce
It is important for the Court to ensure stable home environments for children during and after a divorce. One potential challenge for divorced parents in California revolves around keeping rules between households consistent for children. There are many aspects of divorce such as property division and resolution of custody, parenting time and support which take time and energy. However, the…
How Does Substance Abuse Affect Child Custody
How does alcohol or substance abuse affect child custody and parenting time? For Carlsbad and North County San Diego parents who have separated or divorced and have custody of their children, one issue that might become a concern is the other parent’s alcohol or drug abuse. When this is the case, parents might seek to protect their children from the…
Holidays when people are getting divorced
Californians who are separated or going through divorces may find the holidays to be especially stressful. The holidays might be even more difficult for divorcing couples who share children. It is important for the parents to realize that their divorces or separations are just as hard on their children. They should take steps to make the holidays happier for both…
Madonna disputes custody of teen son who wants to live with dad
California fans of Madonna may be surprised that her son does not want to live in New York with her anymore, according to court sources and the teenager’s attorney. Instead, he wants to remain in London, where he is visiting with his father, director Guy Ritchie. On Dec. 21, litigation was initiated in London, where the 15-year-old made it clear…