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 support attorney in San Diego, here are… read more
Puja Sachdev | May 26, 2021 | Child Custody
Has your child’s other parent alleged that you were unfit to have child custody? If so, you need to understand how you can fight against these allegations. The information in this blog can help you understand how a family court determines if a parent is unfit in California. What Does it Mean to be an… read more
Puja Sachdev | May 13, 2021 | Child Custody
Blended families are extremely common in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 3.85 million children live in blended homes across the country. It is estimated that one out of every three Americans is either a stepchild, stepparent, or in some other form of a blended family. More than half of individuals… read more
Puja Sachdev | March 16, 2021 | Child Custody
Being married to a narcissist can be a challenging experience. Divorcing a narcissist is worse. Learning how to expose a narcissist may be the only way to win a custody battle with a narcissist. Working with an experienced family law attorney might help. A divorce lawyer deals with all types of personalities, including the narcissistic… read more
Puja Sachdev | March 10, 2021 | Child Custody
Under California’s Family Code, mediation is mandatory in any proceeding that involves child custody or visitation. Under these provisions, the court will order mediation, whether the underlying proceeding involves legal separation, divorce, stepparent or grandparent visitation, or paternity. The only cases in which the court will not order mediation are those where a parent has… read more
