Child Custody As children grow, their voices start to matter more in custody decisions. In California, the law allows a child’s preference to be considered when custody arrangements are revisited—but it’s never the only factor. Judges weigh those wishes against the broader standard...
Child custody In California, courts almost always strive to keep siblings together after divorce, recognizing the stability and support that sibling bonds provide during a difficult transition. Split custody—where siblings live separately—is considered only in rare and unusual circumstances. Judges must be convinced...
When parents divorce, determining who gets custody of the child is a central area of focus, and is often a key point of disagreement. California values children maintaining strong relationships with both their parents after divorce, which is partially why joint custody decisions...
In a high-conflict divorce, where every decision that must be made to legally separate a married couple’s future becomes a vicious battleground dragged out through endless court hearings, the stress and uncertainty weigh on everybody involved. The damaging effects can have a lasting...