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When a child resists spending time with a parent, and when there aren’t safety concerns, the cause often involves subtle behaviors by a “preferred parent” that influence the child’s emotions and perceptions. Protecting children from the emotional impact of divorce,...
As fall settles in, many California parents reach a turning point as their children adjust to a new school routine. A parenting plan that worked before may no longer fit due to schedule changes, surprise conflicts or growing stress about custody. October presents an...
It probably seems like your child’s spring break just ended, but it’s not too early to make sure that you and your co-parent have your summer custody schedule in place. If you already have a separate summer break schedule that you switch to when school is out, that’s...
The first holiday season after a divorce can feel challenging or bittersweet. It is natural to feel sadness for the traditions you have lost. But this season is also a unique opportunity. You can consciously create new family traditions focused on your children’s...
Summer vacation is an exciting time for kids to try new things and spend time with family. For parents who share custody, it can also bring some challenges. With good planning and clear communication, co-parents can make summer fun and smooth for their kids. Here’s...
There was a time, decades ago, when many married women were stay-at-home moms and dads were the ones who went off to work every day, and when, in divorce, there was a preference for awarding custody of the children to the mother. Those days are gone and the idea that...
The term “right of first refusal” has its origin in contract law. For example, if a tenant has the right of first refusal, before the owner can sell the property, the tenant must first be given the opportunity to purchase it before the owner can sell it to anyone...
Contrary to what you might hear, it’s not always the case that women are the default or preferred parent in child custody cases! The California Family Code presumes that joint custody is in the best interest of the child. This is only a presumption, which can of...
In the state of California, the child custody presumption is that parents will share joint custody. This includes legal custody, which determines who gets to make decisions regarding welfare, health, and education for the children. It is important to note that in many...