Category Archives: Child Custody attorney Orange County CA

What is Physical Custody?

Physical Custody is where the child resides. The judge will decide which parent the child will physically reside with. The parent who has primary physical custody will have the child at their home the majority of the time. The parent with primary physical custody is known as the custodial parent. In contrast, the non-custodial parent…
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Successful Parent/Child Communication Post-Divorce

One of the most difficult things to deal with post-divorce has to be the changed dynamic in seeing your children. Even if the time spent with your children is evenly split between you and your ex-partner, this will seem far from fair to you. Many miscommunications can occur between you and your child during and…
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Child Custody

What factors do courts take into consideration when determining whom gets child custody? [caption id="attachment_9206" align="alignleft" width="200"] Child Custody and factors that determine which parent gets custody[/caption] The best interests of the child is the main priority when determining custody issues in nearly all courts; however, the best interest of the child will depend on certain…
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How to keep a relationship with the kids after a divorce

Divorce is a tricky time for parent-child relationships. Emotional and energy-drained parents often don't understand how their kids view the divorce and how kids will be effected by the change in the family. However, here are three simple ways that parents can still keep in touch with their kids even after a divorce. 1. Listen…
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Will the Judge Determine Custody and Visitation Based on My Child’s Wishes?

The court’s main concern will always be the best interests of the child in determining custody and visitation with your children. In general, a minor child will not have the right to choose which parent he/she will live with or the amount of time that the child will spend with each parent. Once the child…
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Is Virtual Visitation the Future?

Utah, Wisconsin, and Missouri have all passed laws to make virtual visitation an option for parents and children separated by divorce and distance. California is drafting a similar law which would officially allow courts to order such visitations. While these web cam chats would nto replace physical visitation, they can be a healthy supplement, especially…
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Do I Need to Alllow my Ex to have Child Visitation?

In California you are required by law to allow the children to visit with the children unless their is a court order stating otherwise. The court may order that a particular visitation schedule be upheld and both parties must uphold this. If these orders are not followed you run the risk of losing the custody…
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