California Child Custody Legal Guides (9 found)

Written by Dianna Gould-Saltman
This guide assists parents in preparing for a court-ordered child custody evaluation in consultation with their attorneys.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Custody 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Richard M Renkin
It is the policy of California to assure minor children frequent and continuing contact with both parents after the parents have separated. Parents are encouraged to share the rights and responsibilities of child rearing in order to effect this policy.
Posted in Family 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Alan Roel Rothstein
Parents seeking custody in California (and many other states) are required to see a Family Court Services mediator before a judge can issue custody and visitation orders
13 of 15 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Custody about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Elisabeth Celeste Crampton
Many children are thrust into the heartache of divorce. And, while living in separate households can actually be more healthy for children than a house of constant turmoil and hostility, some parents do irreparable harm to their children by involving them in the disagreements between them.
Posted in Child Custody about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Dianna Gould-Saltman
This guide addresses ways in which parents for whom the Court has appointed an attorney to represent the children in a Family Court Proceeding, can best work with the child's attorney to maximize the probability of a positive outcome.
1 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Custody 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Richard Forrest Gould-Saltman
The things you need to do to maximize your success as a parent with custodial time, and the chances that a court will expand your custodial time in the future
9 of 9 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Custody 2 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Michael Anthony Turek
Parents of minor children or disabled adult children in California are required to pay child support. The amount is calculated by a computer formula, based on the income levels of both parents and the amount of time each parent has custody of the child.
3 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Support about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Avvo Staff
Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to California consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
10 of 18 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Michael Anthony Turek
Payment to an ex-spouse after a divorce (and while a divorce is pending) is called spousal support. The details, amount, and duration of support in California vary from case to case.
9 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California