What are some child custody and visitation basics in a San Diego divorce? What do you need to know about child custody and visitation and how will things work in your own case? The first and most important principle to understand is “the best interests of the child.” This is the guiding principle of California Family Law in any case …
What Does a San Diego Family Court Consider to Be the Best Interests of the Child?
The guiding principle of California Family Law in cases which includes a child or children is “the best interests of the child.” What does a San Diego Family Court Consider to be the best interests of the child? What do you need to know as a parent during and after a divorce which involves child custody and parenting time? While …
Four Elements of a Strong San Diego Parenting Plan
What are four elements of a strong San Diego parenting plan? How does one approach the process of developing a workable, fair and productive child custody and parenting time schedule during a divorce? When a San Diego divorce involves children the guiding principle will always be “the best interests of the child(ren).” While child custody and parenting time can be …
Can You Modify a San Diego Parenting Plan?
Can you modify a San Diego parenting plan during or after a divorce? The simple answer is any existing child custody and parenting time orders can be changed if both parents are in complete agreement with the proposed changes. The Court will have to review any changes, and the proposed change can have an impact on existing child support orders. …
How Can I Get Custody of my Kid in a San Diego Divorce
How can I get custody of my kid in a San Diego divorce? One of the most important questions facing any parent contemplating a divorce is how often they will see their child(ren) and how to make sure they have custody. So let’s begin with a few of the basic facts. The primary principle which guides child custody and parenting …
Do I Have to Pay Child Support If I Can’t See My Kids in San Diego
We are often asked “Do I have to pay child support if I can’t see my kids in San Diego?” It is important not to stop paying Court ordered child support regardless of the circumstances. The failure to pay child support can result in a host of big problems such as losing your driver’s license, wage garnishment, a levy on …
Elements of Seeking Child Custody and Parenting Time in San Diego
What are the elements of seeking child custody and parenting time in San Diego? If your goal is to have custody of your children the majority of the time or sole custody of your child(ren) what do you need to know? The first and most important fact you need to know under California Family Law is the primary guiding principle …
What Happens if Your Co-Parent Does Not Exchange Custody of Your Child in a Timely Manner?
What happens if your co-parent does not exchange custody of your child in a timely manner here in San Diego? If you are in the process of a contentious divorce the Court is paying close attention to the behavior of each parent. These actions will have an impact on long-term child custody and parenting time orders. Once temporary or permanent …
Is the New Year an Opportunity to Start a New Chapter After a Divorce?
Most people don’t wish to face the end of a marriage. There might be another way to look at things: is the new year an opportunity to start a new chapter after a divorce? Divorce is usually viewed as a very negative event and there are many things to be concerned about. However, while the process can be extremely challenging, …