Child Custody and the Rights of LGBTQ+ Non-Biological Parents
Child custody matters are never simple, but they can be especially complex for LGBTQ+ parents in California. Non-biological parents often face additional legal hurdles when trying to assert their rights in custody disputes. California law has made significant strides in recognizing diverse family structures, yet many LGBTQ+ parents remain unsure about where they stand when their relationship ends. At Fernandez Law Group, our Los Angeles Certified Family Law Specialists help…
Read MoreBalancing Child Custody and Career Demands in High-Asset Divorces
High-asset divorces in California present unique challenges that go far beyond dividing property. When children are involved, the stakes become even higher. Parents must not only protect their financial interests but also work to preserve strong relationships with their children. For professionals, executives, and business owners, the demands of a career often collide with the responsibilities of shared parenting. At Fernandez Law Group, our Los Angeles Certified Family Law Specialists…
Read MoreChild Custody and Support in High-Profile California Divorces
Divorce is challenging under any circumstances, but high-profile divorces in California come with unique complexities, particularly regarding child custody and support. When one or both parents are public figures, business owners, or high-net-worth individuals, protecting the best interests of the child while maintaining privacy and financial stability requires strategic legal guidance. At Fernandez Law Group, our Los Angeles family law attorneys specialize in navigating the complexities of child custody and…
Read MoreHow Relocation Affects Joint Custody Arrangements in California
Relocation can significantly impact joint child custody arrangements in California, creating challenges for parents and children. Whether due to a new job, family obligations, or personal reasons, one parent’s move can disrupt carefully planned custody schedules and raise questions about how to maintain the child’s best interests. At Fernandez Law Group, our Los Angeles family law firm understands the complexities of custody modifications and relocation cases, and we’re here to help you…
Read MoreHow is Child Neglect Proven?
Child custody in California divorce cases is often the most distressing and emotionally fraught part of the divorce settlement process. When one parent accuses the other of child neglect, the stakes become even higher for all involved in this contentious issue. Because California courts prioritize a child’s best interests in all decisions, the court takes allegations of child neglect in custody cases very seriously. Sadly, many parents make false allegations…
Read MoreDoes a Father Get Visitation if he Does Not Pay Child Support?
When spouses with children divorce in California, child custody and child support are two critical parts of their divorce agreement. Whether spouses agree to terms outside of the courtroom in an uncontested divorce, or a judge decides on the terms of both in a divorce hearing, these two important parts of a divorce judgment are connected, but one does not depend on the other in a California divorce. California family…
Read MoreCustody vs. Legal Guardianship: What are the Differences?
We’ve all heard there’s more than one way to be a parent, but this observation is especially accurate when it comes to legal terminology. Two examples are child custody and legal guardianship. While both terms have similar definitions and the responsibilities that come with both are also comparable, there are distinct differences between custody and legal guardianship. Both are long-term and even lifelong commitments to caregiving and both address a…
Read MoreChild Custody for a Child with Special Needs
Matters of child custody are both legally complex and fraught with emotion, but when a child in a custody dispute has special needs, decisions on custody become an even more demanding challenge to resolve. Deciding on child custody and finding common ground on a parenting schedule for a child who may have a complicated weekly routine for therapies or medical appointments, or who may require a great deal of equipment,…
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