The Biggest Mistake Parents Make in Child Custody Cases
Child Custody Overview Child custody in California is determined by what is in the best interest of the child. Judges don’t care what the father wants. Judges don’t care what the mother wants. They only care about the child and his or her upbringing in a stable environment. What not to Do in Court […]
Does the mother automatically have full custody?
Does the Mother Automatically Have Full Custody? No. You read that right. The mother doesn’t automatically get full custody or majority custody of the child. Courts today have evolved to take into account what’s in the best interest of the child. The only times where courts will lean heavily toward giving the mother majority custody […]
Why do courts order counseling for your child?
When do courts in family law cases order counseling? Why do they do it and what do they hope to get out of it? If you look up California Family Code 3190, the court can order counseling when: The child custody dispute poses a substantial danger to the best interest of the child Cases involving […]
Changing your child’s name without consent
Can you change your child’s last name without letting the father know about it? Whose last name will your child get? When your child is born, they can have whatever last name you want. It doesn’t matter if you want to have her keep the father’s last name. You can also have a hyphenated name. […]
Three ways to fight a false child abuse allegation
This will come as a sudden surprise. A quick text or phone call by your co-parent. You see that they are filing for an ex parte for emergency court orders. She is claiming that your child told the police that you hit him. You know it’s not true. Your child has been manipulated to lie […]
