Custody/parenting plan

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Preparing for divorce from a narcissist requires meticulous planning and emotional readiness. It’s akin to preparing for a marathon; you need to secure your finances, be ready for a long legal battle, and understand the emotional toll it may take. Such preparation is key to counteracting the narcissist’s attempts to control the divorce process and protecting your interests.

Considering legal separation in California? Learn the essential steps and understand how legal separation laws in California work. This guide covers filing requirements, financial support, and custody arrangements. Key Takeaways Legal separation in California allows couples to live apart while remaining legally married, facilitating the division of property, debts, and financial support without the permanence […]

Understanding a change in circumstance is crucial for anyone trying to modifying existing child custody or support issues. Significant changes like job loss, health problems, or relocation can mean it’s time to modify existing arrangements. This article outlines what counts as a substantial change (or material change in circumstances) and how it impacts legal outcomes […]

Winning a custody battle requires strategic planning and a focus on your child’s best interests. This guide on how to prepare for and prevail in a custody battle will show you how to effectively present your case and improve your chances in court. Key Takeaways Prioritize Your Child’s Best Interests In any child custody case, […]

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Effective September 1, 2024, Family Law Code §4061(a) is amended to require that parents share child support add-ons based on their relative net incomes after payment of support and taxes. Currently, parents are generally ordered to share 50/50 all add-ons for child support, such as uninsured medical expenses and childcare costs. The court has the […]

Child Custody & Visitation Services: Expert child custody and visitation services from Regal Law Office for parental rights.

A stable parenting plan is important in a divorce action with children. The process of setting up a custody schedule to see your children may seem daunting to separating parents but it is a crucial process that will aid in giving your children a stable and supporting environment.  A few visitation schedule for parents that […]

Child support is modifiable any time prior to the child turning 18 years of age (or high school graduation or 19, whichever is first). In order to modify child support, a parent can show a change in income or timeshare with the child. California laws prevent a retroactive modification of child support. In other words, […]

How does a finding of domestic violence between the parties affect their divorce or custody case? Such finding may result in a denial of spousal support to the abuser and affect the abuser’s custodial rights.  California Family Law Code section 3044 provides as follows: “Upon a finding by the court that a party seeking custody […]

Child Custody & Visitation Services: Expert child custody and visitation services from Regal Law Office for parental rights.

Studies show that approximately 40% of children will experience the breakup of their parents’ marriage prior to turning 18 years old.  Children of divorced parents are more likely to experience emotional and behavioral problems in comparison with their peers. Although there is a belief that some children are better off with divorced parents than living […]