Puja Sachdev | November 7, 2024 | California Law
According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, half of people aged 12 and older have used illicit drugs at least once. Drugs can negatively impact a person’s health and well-being, so family courts in California consider any regular and ongoing substance abuse when making child custody, child support, parenting time, and other decisions… read more
Puja Sachdev | November 6, 2024 | Child Custody
When parents are involved in a custody battle, a child under 18 can find themselves in a challenging and uncertain situation. With both parents at odds and potentially biased by personal interests or concerns about child support, the child’s well-being may be at risk. In California, family law provides two important roles to ensure the… read more
Puja Sachdev | October 30, 2024 | Child Custody
Halloween is often overlooked as parents negotiate a parenting plan and time-sharing agreement because most parents focus on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and birthdays. However, Halloween is a favorite holiday for most kids. It is great fun to dress up and go trick-or-treating. Parents do not want to miss out on these special events. Unfortunately, if you… read more
Puja Sachdev | October 8, 2024 | Child Custody
With marijuana now legal in California, many parents involved in custody battles are left wondering: How does cannabis use affect parental rights? This question is especially relevant in places like San Diego, where lifestyle choices and legal standards intersect. A San Diego child custody attorney can help clarify how marijuana use might impact your custody… read more
Puja Sachdev | October 8, 2024 | Child Custody
Child custody cases have the potential to be dramatic. Though unlikely, there is the potential for drug tests to be used to prove a parent is unfit for custody. There is an argument to be made that a parent who uses alcohol or drugs is unfit to take care of his or her child. A… read more
Puja Sachdev | October 3, 2024 | Child Custody
When we discuss child custody, we often do so in relation to a divorce or legal separation. However, parents do not always get married. They may have one or more children while remaining unmarried. Child custody can be more challenging for non-married couples who decide to end their relationship. Depending on the circumstances surrounding a… read more
Puja Sachdev | September 25, 2024 | Information
San Diego is definitely a favorite among U.S. cities. In recent years, real estate listing giant RedFin reported the City of San Diego as one of the top destinations for residents looking to leave Los Angeles. This is no doubt due in part to its reputation as a safe haven where residents can reside near… read more
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 23, 2024 | Family Law
A comprehensive marital settlement agreement (MSA) should set the terms of your divorce, including any alimony, child custody, and child support arrangements. If you can reach an MSA (and not all couples can), you will enjoy numerous advantages over litigation. Following is a description of five of the most advantageous aspects of a marital settlement… read more
