What Is Parental Gatekeeping?

During a custody battle, the tensions between the former couple run high. There may be residual anger between them plus the natural desire to protect their children. During this time, we often see a situation called parental gatekeeping. Understanding what … Continued

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What Is a Custodial Parent?

The term custodial parent refers to the parent with whom the child spends the majority of his or her time. Non-custodial parents, however, still have rights and responsibilities. In California, the courts like to give children equal time with each … Continued

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Changing My Child’s Last Name After Divorce

There are certain things you might expect to fight about during a divorce proceeding: Child custody arrangements, spousal and child support, and the division of property and assets are common examples. However, there is one issue that isn’t commonly addressed, … Continued

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Does My Child’s Custody Preference Count?

Child custody is often one of the most contentious aspects of divorce. In fact, it’s often one of the reasons that divorces extend into costly litigation. There are several aspects that factor into a final custody arrangement, but the most … Continued

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