Child Custody, Parenting Plans, Visitation and Support Category: Family
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When parents separate, they must create a plan to care for and support their children. In some cases, the parents can agree to these plans; in others, the parents may need the court to create a plan that is in the children's best interests.
Child Custody and Visitation
Learn About It We are often asked to provide information to parents (and non-parents) seeking custody and visitation orders for their child(ren). There are several methods parents (and non-parents) may use to obtain custody and visitation orders. The method used depends on several factors, including whether or not paternity has...
Read MoreChild Support Basics
Learn About It Both parents have the legal duty to provide financial support for their child whether they are married, divorced, or even live with their children. The court may order either or both parents to make regular payments to cover a child’s living and medical expenses. This periodic payment...
Read MoreEmancipation of Children
Learn About It As children enter their teen years and gain more independence from parents, both may have questions regarding the process, legal requirements and consequences of emancipation. Emancipation is a legal way for children to become adults before they turn eighteen. Under California law, a minor may be emancipated...
Read MoreTerminating Parental Rights
Termination of parental rights is a court order that permanently ends the legal parent-child relationship. This type of order terminates rights such as inheritance, custody, and visitation, as well as responsibilities such as child support and liability for the child’s misconduct. Parental rights can be terminated voluntarily by the parent(s)...
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