Puja Sachdev | November 6, 2022 | Child Custody
The topic of child custody is often a hotly contested issue in California courts, and many people believe that the courts tend to favor mothers when awarding custody. While there is no clear evidence that this is necessarily the case, certain factors may influence judges’ decisions in these matters. Factors such as a parent’s ability… read more
Puja Sachdev | October 14, 2022 | Child Custody
If you are seeking full custody of your children in a California child custody case, you may need to prove that your ex-spouse is an unfit parent. There are many reasons why a parent may be deemed unfit in the eyes of the law. Some of these reasons include abuse, neglect, substance abuse, and mental… read more
Puja Sachdev | September 16, 2022 | Child Custody
Parents may need to modify their child custody arrangement and parenting plan several times before their children become adults. Unfortunately, going to court each time you need to change your custody order can be time-consuming and costly. Fortunately, there is a solution. Modifying a Child Custody Arrangement If you and your co-parent agree to the… read more
Puja Sachdev | September 6, 2022 | Child Custody
After a divorce, parents often have questions about custody and visitation arrangements. In California, there are two types of custody: legal and physical. Read on to learn more about the difference between these two types of custody and how they may affect your family. Legal Custody Legal custody gives a parent the right to make… read more
Puja Sachdev | May 19, 2022 | Child Custody
Co-parenting is the term for when two parents in different households raise children together. Some parents may have never lived together, while others go through a divorce, separation, or breakup. Co-parenting can come with many challenges. While some separated parents may cooperate and communicate easily, many do not. Co-parenting courses continue to grow in popularity… read more
Puja Sachdev | March 17, 2022 | Child Custody
There could be situations where an extended family member may need to obtain temporary custody of children in their family. If so, they must petition the court. Generally, temporary custody is granted through an emergency hearing. How to Petition the Court for Temporary Custody for Extended Family Members in San Diego If a child is… read more
Puja Sachdev | November 23, 2021 | Child Custody
Divorce is complicated. But when the dust finally settles—and assets are divided and custody assigned—you might feel like you can breathe a sigh of relief at last. After all, every issue has been resolved. Right? Unfortunately, this is not the experience for many divorcees. Divorce, much like life, brings daily questions. This is especially true… read more
Puja Sachdev | October 8, 2021 | Child Custody
There are various reasons why a parent might limit a grandparent’s right or ability to see their grandchildren. If you’re a grandparent in San Diego, California, and you believe you are being unfairly prevented from seeing your grandchildren, you may wonder if this is legal. The following overview will help you understand what you need… read more
Puja Sachdev | July 26, 2021 | Child Custody
Custody and visitation can be fiercely disputed in a divorce case. Each parent may argue that the children should spend more time in their home. A parent may hesitate to share custody rights with the other parent for a variety of reasons. California courts recognize that a child generally benefits from a close and loving… read more
Puja Sachdev | June 15, 2021 | Child Custody
The California Family Code sets forth the factors the judge must consider in each custody case. It also includes factors the judge may not consider, such as the gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, or gender expression of either parent. According to family law attorney Puja Sachdev, an experienced child custody lawyer in San Diego, here are… read more
