Category Archives: Custody and Visitation

Common Child Custody Disputes In San Jose
Child custody proceedings in San Jose are among the most potentially contentious cases in the Santa Clara Courts. When determining what is right for their children, disputes between the parents are unfortunately common. If you recently ended your relationship with the other parent, it is important to be aware of your rights regarding child… Read More »

Parental Alienation In San Jose Child Custody Cases: What it Is And How To Protect Yourself And Your Child
As single or divorced parents, your relationship may have ended badly but you are still expected to put your personal feelings aside for the sake of your children. However, there are cases in which the other parent refuses to cooperate and engages in behavior that disrespects you or attempts to turn your child against… Read More »

Child Custody In San Jose: Dividing Time Between Parents Over The Holidays
Halloween is fast approaching. As children eagerly pick out costumes and anticipate other fun, fall-themed activities, parents are often one step ahead. The winter holiday season lies just ahead. If you are going through a divorce or paternity proceedings in San Jose, you likely have concerns about the amount of time you will be… Read More »

Warning Signs Of Parental Alienation In San Jose Child Custody Cases
For parents, child custody is one of the most disputed issues during a breakup. In a California divorce, the court generally encourages child time-sharing or joint custody arrangements. Having both parents involved in their lives is generally considered in the child’s best interests. However, bitterness over what happened can cause one parent to attempt… Read More »

7 Ways a Mother Could Lose Custody of Her Child
Can a Mother Lose Custody of Her Child in California? Contrary to popular belief, California courts do not always favor the mother in custody cases. Judges are recognizing more and more that fathers are an essential part of children’s lives, and many decisions are made in favor of joint legal custody. According to California… Read More »

Who Gets Custody Of The Fur Babies?
Pets are an essential part of any family. After all, dogs are considered man’s best friend. For a lot of newlyweds, the idea of getting a dog or a cat before having children is ideal for several different reasons. Firstly, it can be used as a test to gauge if the couple can seriously… Read More »

To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate? (Is That a Legal Question?)
At the start of COVID-19, we saw a plethora of new types of issues rise to the surface of family law issues. For one, there are no federal mandates regarding child vaccination, and it varies by each state. Some vaccinations, like polio, tetanus, etc., are required to attend public schools, daycares and even many… Read More »

THREE WAYS YOU CAN GO FROM CO-PARENT TO PRO-PARENT
As you know from our last blog post, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have decided to finally separate and call it quits. However, one odd thing still circling the media is how amicable the two are being as they continue to raise their family together after their divorce. Both Kim K and Kanye share… Read More »

Kelly Clarkson Gets a Big Win in Her Divorce Case
In a new interesting turn of events for the Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock divorce, a judge in Los Angeles County just awarded Clarkson primary physical custody of the former couple’s two children, River Rose, age 6, and Remington Alexander, age 4. Kelly Clarkson filed for divorce from her husband of nearly seven years… Read More »

UPDATE: How Travel Affects Your Custody Arrangement
On November 28, 2020, the Department of Public Health in Santa Clara County made the decision to issue a 14-day quarantine requirement for all persons entering Santa Clara County from travel of more than 150 miles away. The order went into effect on November 30, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. and will remain in effect… Read More »