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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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To learn how to separate legally in California, you’ll need to meet residency requirements, file the correct documents, serve these papers to your spouse, and resolve any custody or financial issues. This guide outlines each step clearly so you know what to expect. Key Takeaways Residency Requirements Before starting the divorce process, confirm that you […]

In cases where parents are continuously returning to court for disputes pertaining to their children such as custody, visitation, education or medical decisions, family counseling may help reduce the parties’ conflicts and teach them how to communicate better and how to work toward a successful co-parenting relationship. Under Family Code section 3190, the court can make […]

Paternity litigation refers to disputes concerning the identity of a child’s father.  For mothers, establishing paternity is the first step to enforcing a father’s obligations to the child, including payments of child support. For fathers, establishing paternity is the first step to seeking custody and visitations rights.  There are various ways of establishing paternity (or parentage) but below […]