by Fernandez & Karney | May 31, 2021 | Child Custody
In California, an unfit parent is a parent who, through their conduct, fails to provide proper guidance, care, or support to their children. This can include not only a parent’s actions but also a home environment where abuse, neglect, or substance abuse is present....
by Steven Fernandez | Nov 29, 2019 | Child Custody
Surprisingly, the answer is yes. You can be guilty of kidnapping your own child. Parental kidnapping usually happens during a custody battle or combative divorce. One parent decides to take the child physically away without the permission of the court or the other...
by Steven Fernandez | Oct 25, 2019 | Child Custody
It is well established that a child’s attachment to each of his parents is essential to healthy mental development. Although it begins in infancy, the attachment process continues as the child ages. Any action by a parent which undermines this can result in the...
by Steven Fernandez | May 17, 2019 | Child Custody
In 2010, music stars Nas and Kelis divorced after five years of marriage. As part of the divorce, the couple had to negotiate terms of custody for their then one-year-old son. Both would have to follow the terms of this custody agreement for years to come.Nine years...
by Steven Fernandez | Feb 11, 2019 | Child Custody
One of the biggest challenges of getting divorced is figuring out who will get custody of the kids, and when. One of the first things that ha to be determined is whether one parent will have sole custody of the children, or if custody will be shared between...
by Steven Fernandez | Nov 16, 2018 | Child Custody
The winter holidays are right around the corner. This is usually a time when families in Los Angeles gather and spend time together. However, the holidays can be difficult for families when parents are divorced. Figuring out which parent will get custody of the kids...
