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It's hard enough when divorce separates a father from his child, even just part of the time. But if the mother wants to move to another town, state, or even country, that separation is suddenly magnified. Here's what you need to know about your rights in California....

During Child Custody proceedings in California Family Law Courts, there are many factors that go into consideration as to whether a parent is unfit. The level of involvement in the child’s life in the past – How involved in the child’s life has the parent been since...

If you have received an unfair ruling in a California family law matter relating to custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, or some other family law related issue, you do have the right to appeal that decision to a state appellate court. Although you have...

It is an all too common situation for a father to either to end up with an order, either agreed upon or ordered by the court that they soon realize is not in their or their children's best interest. If this is the case, California Family Code and the California Code...

If either parents requests an order, the courts may first send the parties to mediation. In certain California counties such as Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, this mediation with be called Child Custody Recommending Counseling. This simply means it is...

Gone the days of the Tender Years Doctrine that permeated through Family Law Courts across the country for decades. As of 2020, there have been over 125 empirical studies that show that some form of joint physical custody is by far the best for children of all ages....

In California, the Family Code does not favor Mothers or Fathers. Either parent can have custody of the children, or the parents can share custody. The judge makes the final decision about custody and visitation but usually will approve the parenting plan if the...

What exactly is a 3111 Evaluation? As a father navigating the complexities of child custody disputes, you're likely encountering a whirlwind of legal terms and procedures. Among these, the "3111 evaluation" can sound particularly daunting. But understanding what this...