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Category Archives: Child Custody

Does It Matters Who Files For Divorce First?

January 11, 2012

by Mike Carrillo

What If My Ex Files For Divorce First? In California courts, it doesn’t necessarily matter who files for divorce first. Whoever files first is named the Petitioner and whoever has to respond is named the Respondent. Once the Petition for … Continue reading

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I Want Full Custody of my Child! How Do I Get Full Custody!

May 5, 2011

by LA Attorney

Child Custody and Visitation “I want full custody!” is a term that is often used when people go through a child custody battle. However, the parents of the child(ren) must understand how custody works before they start arguing for full … Continue reading

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Can the court look at my new spouse’s income when determining what child support my ex-spouse should pay?

December 27, 2009

by LA Attorney

NO, unless under a very narrow exception of extreme hardship, the court cannot look at your new spouses income in calculating the amount your ex-spouse should pay in child support. After a divorce or when there are children involved in … Continue reading

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Can I Get Child Support In California If The Child Lives With Me In Another Country?

December 6, 2009

by LA Attorney

California Superior Courts Have Jurisdiction Over Child Support Cases Even If The Children Are Living Abroad Child support and child custody are two important aspects that arise in divorce cases where children are involved. Child support refers to the monetary … Continue reading

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In a child custody case, what if the other person has committed domestic violence against me?

November 21, 2009

by LA Attorney

A Domestic Violence Conviction Will Greatly Affect The Outcome Of A Child Custody Case California Family Code section 3044 states that a parent who has committed acts of domestic violence towards the other parent and is seeking custody of the … Continue reading

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In a custody matter, can a spouse/parent move along with the children after a divorce?

November 12, 2009

by LA Attorney

Move-Away Cases First, there are two types of child custody under California’s Family Code. “Legal custody” refers to the right and responsibility to make decisions relating to health, education, and welfare of the child. “Physical custody” refers to with which … Continue reading

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