The parenting plan you mutually drafted or the custody order created by a California family law judge largely determines your parental rights after a divorce. Parents sharing custody after a divorce will need to defer to the existing custody order when it comes to sharing parenting time and making major decisions about the children. Eventually, you will need to update or modify your existing custody order to make it better reflect your family’s circumstances. When do families typically need to revisit their custody arrangements? When a child is old enough to start school Children who are no lo ..read more

Married parents divorce, and unmarried parents split up even after years together. When they do, they have to reach an arrangement regarding the custody of their children. A parenting plan or custody order explains what responsibilities each parent has to the children in the family. Typically, both parents have to carefully comply with a custody order unless they make arrangements with one another to deviate from the order. Eventually, the division of custody and other rules in your parenting plan may no longer fit your family’s needs. At that point, you might need to go back to court to ask f ..read more

After a divorce, it can be normal for parents to find new jobs and new opportunities. After all, living as a single parent, they need to do all they can to make ends meet and to be sure that they are providing for their children. If you have been offered a new job or would like to complete schooling in a new area or new state, you might be concerned about staying with your child and how your decision could affect your custody arrangements. Since most parents in California share custody, you may find that your decision to move could negatively impact your custody schedule. If you want to move ..read more

Parental alienation is a troubling issue. With parental alienation, children are essentially turned against one of their parents due to the actions of the other. In around 10% to 15% of divorces and separations, the children involved in those cases resist spending time with one of their parents, even if it is safe for them to do so. Not every case like this is a sign of parental alienation, but it can be a cause for concern when your child suddenly begins acting differently. To recognize if alienation may be to blame, here are three things to look for. Sudden changes in behavior One big sign o ..read more

An important part of getting divorced in California is dividing the community property: figuring out what to do with the house, the car, the bank accounts and other valuable assets. The other part of property division is something that people in Riverside may not think about as much but is at least as important to get right: dividing up the debt. Splitting up debt in a Riverside divorce In California, community property refers to a married couple’s assets, but it also includes debts the couple acquired during the marriage. Often, these include things like the mortgage on the couple’s house, au ..read more

For most people, their house is their most significant asset. And in the event of a divorce, it can be one of the most contentious community assets to divide. Often, people focus on keeping the home. They might even give up several other assets so that they can be the person who exits the divorce with a house. However, keeping a house is not always the right decision, and in some cases, it can be a financially impossible option. The benefits of keeping your home Staying in your home after a divorce can be particularly beneficial to people who prioritize consistency. For instance, custodia ..read more