Category Archives: Children in Divorce
How California Courts Award Child Custody
Divorce can be especially trying on couples who have children. While each spouse likely believes he or she deserves custody, the court considers the best interests of the child before awarding custody. Like most aspects of family law, issues regarding child custody can be complicated. As a result, you should retain a knowledgeable family law… Read More »
By Paul A. Pettine | Published June 2, 2012 | Posted in Child Custody, Children, Children in Divorce | Tagged california custody attorney, California divorce law, child custody lawyer, Santa Barbara divorce attorney, santa barbara lawyer | Leave a comment
How AB 1050 May Affect Child Custody and Visitation
Assembly Bill 1050 was signed by the governor on August 27, 2010 and became law on January 1, 2012. This new law changes the way a court must consider the preference of a sufficiently mature child during proceedings regarding the establishment or modification of a custody or visitation order. California family courts have formerly been… Read More »
By Paul A. Pettine | Published May 21, 2012 | Posted in Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Vistation Rights | Tagged california law, child custody, family lawyer, santa barbara, visitation proceedings | Leave a comment
Forms of Child Custody in CA
There are two types of custody: physical and legal. Physical custody is the right of a parent or guardian to be in unsupervised physical possession of a child. Legal custody is the right of a parent to make decisions regarding the health, education, religion, upbringing, and other aspects of the child’s life. A divorce settlement,… Read More »
By Paul A. Pettine | Published April 23, 2012 | Posted in Child Custody, Children in Divorce | Tagged divorce lawyer, family law, legal custody, physical custody, santa barbara | Leave a comment
