Nesting is a child custody agreement where the children stay in the family home and the parents rotate in and out. This type of arrangement provides continuity and stability for the children, as the impact of their parents’ divorce on their daily routine is limited...
Child Custody and Visitation
Problems with sharing custody with a narcissist
Unfortunately, divorce in California can add plenty of complexity to the lives of both adults and children. While co-parenting agreements may seem rather straightforward in practice, challenges can arise when one parent is uncooperative. In some instances, these...
Factors that affect child support in joint custody situations
Child support is designed to cover the costs related to raising children and to ensure that the children’s needs are met. While it might seem straightforward to figure out how child support works when there is one custodial and one non-custodial parent, there are some...
The pros and cons of sole custody
Many California parents who go through a divorce share custody of their children. Unfortunately, in some instances, the court only deems one parent suitable, resulting in a single parent gaining sole custody. While having sole custody of your child seems like a great...
Modifying a child support order in California
When California family law judges issue child support orders, the monthly payment is based on the incomes of both parents and the custody arrangements in place. If these factors change significantly, the amount the noncustodial parent is required to pay may be...
How to co-parent with a narcissist
In California, there are many people who may serve in a co-parenting role. Usually, co-parents are separated partners or spouses who are parents of a child; however, they are not always biological parents. Co-parenting can sometimes be difficult, and this is...
Some thoughts on the alternating weeks custody schedule
Many parents sharing custody in California try to be fair with their co-parenting plans. As a result, it’s only natural that some consider the alternating weeks schedule. However, there are some good reasons to avoid using that when creating a custody plan....
When mediation is best in a child custody proceeding
A California judge will use the best interest of the child standard when issuing a child custody order. However, you don't necessarily need to go to court to come to terms on a custody agreement. If you feel comfortable talking with your partner, mediation might be...
What does parallel parenting mean, and how does it work?
Many California divorced or separated parents focus on co-parenting, but this is not always the best option. For some former couples, it might not be possible to work together to co-parent their kids. This is where parallel parenting comes in handy. This is what it...
Making co-parenting work
Co-parenting is a form of raising children in which both parents work together after they are no longer married. It requires effective communication, compromise and a commitment to putting their children's needs first. While it can be challenging, it can also be...