Can You Kidnap Your Own Child?

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 parent. In California, this is a serious crime and you will be prosecuted. If there is a divorce or separation, it is always imperative that you and…

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What Is Parental Alienation?

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 child suffering lifelong psychological problems. California family law recognizes both physical and legal custody. When parents divorce or separate, the decisions as to who gets what…

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Singer Kelis Accused of Violating Child Custody Order

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 later, Nas is saying that Kelis hasn’t kept up her end of the bargain. He claims that she has violated the terms…

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What’s the Difference Between Sole and Shared 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 parents. What’s the difference between sole and shared custody? What factors might influence a child custody arrangement and the type of custody…

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Designing a Holiday Child Custody Plan

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 for the holidays can cause a lot of strife and pain. This can be particularly true when one parent is awarded a larger custody percentage…

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Who Gets Custody of the Kids While a Divorce is Pending?

Divorce can affect the whole family. This is particularly true if you have children. One requirement of divorce is figuring out who gets custody of the kids, and when. Negotiating custody can take time. What happens during the process of divorce itself? Which parent will the kids stay with while the details of the divorce are being finalized? The answer will depend on you and your spouse. Negotiate Temporary Custody…

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Physical vs. Legal Custody

Parents who get divorced must try to agree on a custody arrangement for any minor children that they have together. In California, there are two distinct types of custody: legal and physical. Each type of custody refers to a different right to participate in a child’s life.When making custody arrangements, parents should understand the importance of each type of custody. What is Legal Custody? Legal custody refers to a parent’s…

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Georgina Chapman Still Silent About Future Divorce From Harvey Weinstein

It has been more than two months since accusations of sexual assault and harassment against Harvey Weinstein began to surface. Since the initial accuser stepped forward, nearly 100 women, including some of the most famous actresses in the country, have accused the Hollywood producer of some kind of sexual misconduct. Some of these allegations involve incidents of minor harassment, while others paint a darker picture involving forcible rape. Georgina Chapman,…

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