Are you interested in a designing a customized parenting plan in your San Diego divorce? What do you need to know if you are a parent who is considering a divorce in San Diego? A divorce which involves children is actually quite a complex matter. Ultimately the Court must either decide upon or approve a parenting plan which resolves two…
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The Role of a Grandparent in a Divorce
One of the most overlooked strategies when approaching child custody and parenting time is the role of a grandparent in a divorce. It is very common to have conflicting feelings about the parents of a soon-to-be former spouse and how they fit into your short and long term plans as a co-parent. How might the grandparents help to support the…
Can a Child Decide Which Parent to Live With During a San Diego Divorce?
Can a child decide which parent to live with during or after a San Diego divorce? What happens if a child specifically asks to live with one of their parents? Child Custody and parenting time are emotionally charged issues for many co-parents during and after a divorce. It isn’t possible to overstate the emotional impact of hearing a child say…
3 Forms of Parenting Time During and After a San Diego Divorce
What are the 3 forms of parenting time during and after a San Diego divorce? What do you need to know about custody and parenting time and your rights as a parent in a San Diego divorce case? There are two types of custody under California Family Law: Physical Custody and Legal Custody. Legal custody is the ability to make…
What Should You Do if a Co-Parent Consistently Misses Visits with the Child(ren)
What should you do if a co-parent consistently misses visits with the child(ren)? What should you do if there are consistent issues with tardiness, late transitions or returns or missed time without any communications whatsoever? Child custody and parenting time orders were issued by the Judge in your case. These orders apply during the divorce and in the months and…
What Details Should Be Included in a San Diego Parenting Plan
We are often asked what details should be included in a San Diego parenting plan and how detailed the plan needs to be. A parenting plan is an important part of any San Diego divorce which involves children. The parenting plan should be as detailed as possible and should reflect considerations for any potential challenges which might arise between the…
There are Several Reasons to Establish Paternity
There are several reasons to establish paternity if you are an unmarried father in San Diego. The primary reason is to protect your rights to see your child and be a part of their life. If a child is born in California to unmarried parents custody rights, including the right to make important decisions regarding the health, education, religion and…
The Advantage of Seeking Common Ground in Child Custody and Parenting Time Cases
What is the advantage of seeking common ground in child custody and parenting time cases in San Diego? Your approach to one of the most crucial aspects of your divorce – child custody and parenting time – will have a tremendous impact on whether or not you achieve your own goals as well as the well being of you and…
Child Custody Parenting Time and Support in Cases of Special Needs
What happens in San Diego divorces which involve child custody parenting time and support in cases of special needs? Issues associated with child custody and parenting time are often some of the most contentious challenges of a divorce. Each child has their own unique circumstances, age and needs which must be addressed during the process of child custody and parenting…
Protecting Your Child Custody and Parenting Time in a Carlsbad Divorce
Are you concerned about protecting your child custody and parenting time in a Carlsbad divorce? The good news is if you haven’t been convicted of certain crimes or domestic violence you almost always have the right to spend time with your child(ren) after a San Diego divorce. The amount of time and the extent of your legal right to make…