So you want 50/50 Custody I think the most common phrase I hear when a parent comes into my office to talk about child custody is the phrase 50/50 custody. And when I am representing my client before the court, I try to always warn them to not use this phrase unless they want to hear a somewhat...
Best Interests of the Parents vs. Best Interests of the Child This article has to do with parents taking care of themselves in order to place themselves in the best position to take good care of their kids. We hear the phrase “best interest of the child” virtually every time we walk into family ...
Sometimes, child custody is a matter of safety. But custody agreements don't usually happen overnight and could the child's wellbeing in a state of flux during court proceedings. In California, you can request an emergency child custody or visitation order to protect your child from harm. "When ...
What is a Paternity Action? When two people have a child together when they aren't married, one of the parents must file a paternity action with the court in order to establish who the legal father is. A paternity action is similar to a family law divorce case, to the extent that child custody a...
If you want to request child custody orders from the court it is important to understand what the court looks at in order to determine what arrangement will work best for your children. The court takes the position that the orders are for your children and what is in their best interest. The Fam...
Two months of bitter arguing have finally given way to an agreement on child custody and child support between "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Adrienne Maloof and her estranged husband. Both issued a joint statement that they are happy with their settlement agreement and that their mutual...
A child custody dispute between the California sister of an accused murderer and the parents of the victim was set for a hearing in a California courtroom. The sister of the man accused of killing his live-in partner and the mother of his two children has petitioned for custody of the couple's bo...
A large number of supporters turned out for a 38-year-old Monterey mother who they say is being manipulated by her son's father in his efforts to evade child support payments. The child custody battle has caused supporters to question the efficiency and fairness of the justice system and to claim...
Foster children come from a variety of backgrounds and have often suffered abuse prior to entering a foster home. After an experience with a foster child who refused to speak 10 years ago, a couple decided to open a summer camp specifically for abused children and those in foster care. The Royal ...
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