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Can a Parent Be Denied Child Custody Due to Their Mental Health History?

What Are the Different Types of Child Custody in California?

Many people assume that child custody refers only to which parent the child will live with after a divorce. But there are two different types of child custody, and it’s essential to understand that before looking into what rights the parent with a history of […]

How Do Family Law Courts Address Issues of Parental Alienation in Custody Disputes?

What Is Parental Alienation?

Before learning how issues of parental alienation can impact child custody disputes, it’s important to understand what parental alienation is–and isn’t. Parental alienation occurs when a child exhibits strong or excessive dislike of one parent, often expressing outright hatred. This happens when the other parent has trained the child to develop […]

Physical Custody vs. Legal Custody: Understanding the Different Categories in Fresno

What Are the Different Types of Child Custody in California?

Many people think “child custody” means where and with which parent the child lives. It may come as a surprise to learn there are actually two types of child custody, and each type has multiple subcategories. Before beginning the process of working on child custody […]

Grandparent Custody and Visitation Rights in Fresno: Subcategories and Legal Considerations

It’s a grandparent’s worst nightmare: After waiting years to become a grandparent, they learn that the parents of their grandchild are divorcing, and there’s the possibility that they will be cut out of their grandchildren’s lives. At a time when they expected to enjoy the grandparent-grandchild relationship, they find themselves out of the picture. Here’s […]

Is Emotional Abuse Considered Domestic Abuse in Fresno?

Many people think domestic abuse always involves physical violence and that other types of abuse, such as emotional or verbal abuse, are not domestic abuse. That’s how several U.S. states define domestic abuse. However, that’s not the case in California. Read on for more information about what constitutes domestic abuse in Fresno and your […]

How Do I Prove My Spouse’s Income in a Divorce if They Are Often Paid in Cash?

Divorce is one of life’s most stressful events, especially regarding the division of assets and determining alimony and child support payments. Suppose one spouse is in a career that primarily pays in cash. In that case, the other spouse may suspect they’re deliberately withholding some of those payments to present a lower […]

How Could Social Media Affect My Custody Case in Fresno?

Social media is a massive part of people’s lives today. Little wonder it is making its way to family courtrooms as a source of evidence in child custody cases. Any content you post on social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, could be used for or against you in almost all types of family law […]

What Should I Do if I Suspect My Spouse Is Abusing Our Child in Fresno?

The most heartbreaking news to a parent is knowing or suspecting that their child is being abused, neglected, or mistreated. It is even worse knowing that this abuse is from a current or former spouse. Whether you are separated or divorced and have visitation privileges or share custody, it’s often peaceful knowing that your child […]

Are There Advantages of Being Married Over Having a Domestic Partnership in Fresno?

Domestic partnerships were initially sought after by same-sex couples as a way to get legal recognition. But it’s still a common route used by two romantic partners to formalize their relationship. While a domestic partnership offers very similar benefits to those available in a marriage, the two differ in key areas.

Many couples often wonder whether […]

Can a Non-Parent Gain Custody of a Child in Fresno?

Seeking non-parent custody is not always related to the parents’ bad behavior. Third-party custody is sometimes best for the child. But since the parents are perceived to be best placed to care for a child, non-parents have to convince the court to give them custody.

The process of petitioning for child custody for non-parents is similar […]