Custody
50/50 Custody Arrangements in California
Equal parenting time is increasingly the default in California. Learn how courts evaluate a 50/50 schedule, the best-interest factors, and how to document your case.
Modifying Child Support After an Income Change in California
A meaningful income change can justify modifying California child support. Learn the standard, the calculation steps, and how to document the change.
California Relocation and Child Move-Away Cases
When a parent wants to move with the children, California courts apply a multi-factor test. Learn the rules, the burden of proof, and how to prepare your record.
Grandparent Visitation Rights in California
California Family Code 3102 and 3104 give grandparents paths to visitation. Learn the standards, the burden of proof, and how to document the existing relationship.
How California Calculates Child Support (The 8 Steps)
Learn the eight steps California courts use to calculate guideline child support — net disposable income, timeshare, add-ons, hardship deductions, and more.
Supervised Visitation in California: When It Is Ordered and What It Looks Like
A supervised visitation order can restrict a parent's time with their child. Learn when California courts order it, who supervises, who pays, and how to end it.
Child Custody Evaluation: What Judges Look For
A 730 evaluation can make or break a custody case. Learn how the process works, what evaluators consider, and how to prepare your exhibits.
How to File a Custody Modification in California
Need to change a custody order in California? Learn the FL-300 process, best-interest standards, and what evidence makes a modification request stick.
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