There are key benefits and drawbacks of a joint custody arrangement after a divorce involving children. Pros include shared decision-making, increased parental involvement, and the cons are the challenges that arise when communication breaks down between parents. Understanding Joint Custody When you share joint custody, you and your ex-spouse will make important decisions about your…
The “best interests of the child” standard means putting your child’s needs above your own during custody and parenting decisions. Courts and parents focus on maintaining stability, protecting health and safety, preserving relationships with both parents, and minimizing conflict. The goal is to reduce disruption and create a secure, supportive environment that promotes your child’s…
Divorce is more complex when there is a child with special needs. Issues that must be addressed include focusing on long-term care, education, medical decisions, and the importance of working together in the child’s best interest. Starting With the Child’s Best Interest In a divorce involving children, decisions begin with the best interest of the…
Divorce does not have to harm your relationship with your children. The key is to avoid negative behaviors, such as speaking poorly about the other parent or involving your child in conflict and instead focus on respectful co-parenting and open communication. While challenges like parental alienation can arise, remaining present, respectful, and consistent helps preserve…
It is possible to create a parenting plan during Mediation. In fact, the Mediation process allows parents to craft detailed, customized agreements covering parenting time, communication, medical decisions, childcare, romantic partners, and more. The biggest challenge can be getting both parties to the table. But once they are committed, a workable plan can usually be…
Keeping children out of the middle of your divorce requires intentional choices by you as their parents. Avoiding custody litigation, committing to civility, and choosing non-adversarial divorce processes like Mediation or Collaborative Divorce can reduce conflict, protect children from emotional harm, and keep sensitive family matters private rather than public. Tip # 1 – Make…
Custodial interference is when a parent attempts to block or undermine the other parent’s time with their child. This can cause deep emotional harm and long-term consequences for children. Interfering with parenting time is rarely justified. Mediation and Collaborative Divorce can help defuse conflict and protect kids from being caught in the middle. What Does…
In most California divorces, parents share joint legal custody, meaning that together they make medical decisions involving their children except for emergencies. If they cannot agree on important care, like surgery or vaccinations, they may need Mediation or a judge to decide. Joint Legal Custody: The Default Standard In most post-divorce parenting arrangements, medical decision-making…
A child-centered divorce places the needs, concerns, and best interests of your children at the forefront. This approach shifts the focus from contentious issues such as time division and financial support to ensuring that your children are well-supported throughout the divorce process. You and your spouse can work through your divorce in a way that…
One of the common questions that arise during and after a divorce is: who gets to claim the children as dependents on their tax returns? Understanding how this is resolved is important for both parents to be compliant with tax laws and to maximize potential tax benefits. Determining Dependency Exemptions In many cases, the determination…
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