California Child Custody and Child Support

"Children are witnesses to the fullness of our humanity; they are keenly attuned to the darkness as well as the light of life; and they can teach us about living honestly, searchingly and courageously if we let them." ~Robert Coles

Use this collection of articles on California child custody and child support law as you strive to negotiate co-parenting agreements.

Child support enforcement in California

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Every child is entitled to financial support from his/her able-bodied parents, regardless of whether they are married or divorced. Sadly, this doesn't always mean child support is paid or received. In fact, it isn't unusual for parents to dodge child support obligations … [Read more...]

Should you hire a collaborative divorce child specialist?

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I cradled my newborn daughter and felt the heartbeat pull me out of shock." ~D. Nurkse When a family is separating due to divorce, one of the hardest realities to face is that children can only be in one place at a time. Divorce does, however, offer opportunities for a renewed … [Read more...]

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