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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 is temporary custody in a North County divorce proceeding? 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 …
Having a child before marriage no longer means a higher divorce rate in California. California couples whose marriages end in divorce can often point to a variety of factors that caused the split. For years, it was believed that a couple having a child prior to marriage was a sign for an eventual parting of the ways. However, new information is …
This question is directly answered by the Court of Appeal in 2004 when it stated: “By fathering a child, father has assumed responsibilities for that child even where those responsibilities may conflict with father’s own needs or desires. [¶] The principle of the best interests of the child is the sine qua non of the family law process governing custody …