Child Custody

PUJA SACHDEV | August 15, 2024 | Child Custody

Missing a mortgage payment is serious, although it might not be catastrophic. When you consider how much the law values the welfare of children versus the welfare of the bank you might be paying a mortgage to, you will see that missing child support payments is like playing with fire.  Below is a rundown of… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | August 14, 2024 | Child Custody

“Birdnesting” is a co-parenting arrangement in which the children remain in the family home post-divorce while their parents rotate in and out according to an agreed-upon schedule. The name comes from the way birds care for their young — the babies stay in the nest while the parents come and go. The following conditions are… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | August 13, 2024 | Child Custody

When child custody is at issue, it can be incredibly stressful for everyone involved. Ideally, the parents can agree on a parenting plan that the court will approve. However, that isn’t always the case.  If you and the other parent can’t agree on custody issues, the court must decide. The court can only make custody… read more

Puja Sachdev | July 16, 2024 | Child Custody

When divorcing parents have a child, their divorce often involves a dispute over the custody of the child. Custody disputes can be emotionally charged if the parents do not agree on a custody arrangement. When one parent is seeking full custody of the child, the process can become especially contentious. Suppose you and your spouse… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | July 11, 2024 | Child Custody

California Family Code §3010 states that a mother and father are equally entitled to the custody of their children. However, the issue is a lot more complicated than that. There may be situations where a mother can legally keep their child away from their father in California. Many factors can impact whether this is true… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | July 8, 2024 | Child Custody

California ranks in the top 10 for states with the lowest divorce rates, with about six women per 1,000 divorcing annually. This equates to just over 229,000 people for a population of about 39 million. Divorce is always hard, but it’s particularly challenging when children are involved. Parents naturally want to do all they can… read more

Puja Sachdev | July 5, 2024 | Child Custody

Regardless of your feelings about your co-parent, your child likely has a special bond with them. This bond does not break during a divorce or separation. Even if you have custody due to the other parent’s mental, legal, or physical issues, your child may still experience feelings of loss when they cannot spend time with… read more

Puja Sachdev | July 5, 2024 | Child Custody

Dog Beach is San Diego’s only 24-hour beach for dogs. Dogs can run without leashes, but owners must follow applicable laws and are responsible for controlling and cleaning up after their pets. The Original Dog Beach is a landmark in Ocean Beach. It is nationally famous as one of the first leash-free beaches for dogs…. read more

Puja Sachdev | July 4, 2024 | Child Custody

Generally speaking, you can take your children to the San Diego Zoo and other area attractions on days you have custody unless the parenting plan or a court order restricts where you can go. If you want to travel outside of California or spend a vacation on the other side of the state, you might… read more

PUJA SACHDEV | July 2, 2024 | Child Custody

Attending a San Diego Padres baseball game is a great family outing. The Padres play at Petco Park, an iconic stadium, and the weather is beautiful season-long. Generally, a parent can take their children to a San Diego Padres baseball game without thinking whether they have permission.  However, what happens when the parents are no… read more