Puja Sachdev | September 24, 2024 | Child Custody
Child custody is perhaps the most contentious issue in all of family law. Child custody issues, coupled with the related issue of child support, can greatly complicate a divorce by restricting your freedom of action. Moving out of state when you have joint custody of your children is not something you should do on impulse…. read more
Puja Sachdev | September 24, 2024 | Child Custody
Once nicknamed America’s finest city, San Diego has long been considered a great place to raise kids. The city has earned this reputation for several reasons. One has to do with its lack of criminal activity. San Diego has one of the lowest violent crime rates among large U.S. cities, falling at just 4.4 per… read more
Puja Sachdev | September 13, 2024 | Child Custody
Parents searching for something to do with their children on days they have custody may want to consider the New Children’s Museum in downtown San Diego, CA. The museum is open all week except for Tuesdays. It is a place for kids to think, play, and create. With an art-based theme, the New Children’s Museum… read more
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 Law 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… 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
