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Top 6 Tips for Dads in a Custody Battle: How to Put Your Kids First.
By Shawn Weber, Esq. http://www.bravewebermack.com I frequently tell my clients that custody battles are best approached by telling a story. The judge is a human being who is affected by a story. Whichever party tells the best story at court typically does better. The...
Virtual Visitation Rights A Looming Legal Question
Good article about virtual visitation. I have a move away case going to court now. One of the issues is whether virtual visits via webcam is sufficient to allow for bonding between child and parent. I wonder what others think about that. I say no. Read the Article at...
Why Divorces Get Ugly and How to Have a Good One
In my experience, the process of HOW one gets divorced has a huge impact on the ugliness. The early selection of a divorce process is crucial. If possible, avoid litigation and choose a form of alternate dispute resolution like collaborative divorce or mediation....
The Non-Custodial Mother
Interesting article about non-custodial women. As a family law attorney, I am meeting more and more women who choose this arrangment for various reasons. It is still true that many women feel stigmatized. I find this phenominum similar to the visceral reaction that...
Pacific Divorce Management : Alimony Taxation – Part 7
My friend and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Justin Reckers, recently did a great post on alimony and taxation. It's worth a read. Pacific Divorce Management : Alimony Taxation – Part 7.
What does “best interest of the child” mean when litigating custody in California?
You hear it mentioned over and over again, "The Court makes a custody order in keeping with the child's best interests." However, seldom do you hear anyone define what "best interest of the child" really means. The factors that the court Calfornia Family Code...