Can California Parents Agree to Pay an Adult Child’s College Expenses?
California courts generally cannot require parents to pay college expenses for a nondisabled adult child merely because[…]
Can a Parent’s Mental Health Diagnosis Affect Child Custody in California?
A mental health diagnosis does not automatically make a parent unfit or prevent that parent from receiving[…]
Can a California Domestic Violence Restraining Order Be Renewed Without a New Violation?
A protected person may request renewal of certain protections in a domestic violence restraining order without proving[…]
Can a California Parenting Plan Regulate a Child’s Phone and Tablet Use?
Phones, tablets, watches, and gaming devices allow children to communicate across households, but they can also create[…]
How Should Holidays Be Divided in a California Parenting Plan?
Holiday schedules often generate conflict because they interrupt the regular parenting rotation and involve travel, traditions, and[…]
What Should a Long-Distance Parenting Plan Include in California?
A long-distance parenting plan must address more than the number of days each parent receives. Travel time,[…]
Who Is Responsible for Education Loans in a California Divorce?
California applies a special rule to education loans incurred during marriage. When a loan financed one spouse’s[…]
Who Chooses a Child’s School When Parents Share Joint Legal Custody in California?
Joint legal custody means both parents share responsibility for important decisions involving a child’s health, education, and[…]
Who Gets the Family Pet in a California Divorce?
California courts may award sole or joint ownership of a community-property pet while considering the animal’s care.[…]
Can a Child’s Surname Be Changed in a California Family Law Case?
A California family court may be asked to determine a child’s surname at birth or decide whether[…]
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