Domestic violence is a serious problem that we should all strive to avoid. Sadly, many parents and children in Oakland are the victims of domestic violence. A parent may try to leave their abusive partner and will want to have sole custody of their child to protect...
Child Custody
Enforcing a custody order in a foreign country
One of the least expected but most contentious post-divorce issues is enforcing (or modifying) an order for child custody when one of the parties want to or has already moved to a foreign country with the children. A treaty known as the Hague Convention on the Civil...
Do you know how to go about proving parental alienation?
An abusive relationship can affect your life in many ways. While you might fear for your own physical and emotional safety, if you have children then you’re probably more concerned about their wellbeing. Although pursuing divorce is brave enough and may be the only...
Custody matters when one parent lives abroad
Child custody is a difficult family law matter for Oakland parents who live in the same city. From juggling schedules to ensuring that their shared child’s needs are met, parents may work incredibly hard to protect their rights and the requirements of their child....
Moving or traveling when a child custody order is in place
If parents have a child custody order and one parent wants to move or travel with the children, they may have questions about how to manage this. The requirements will vary based on the parents’ individual circumstances, however there is general information available...
Could child custody mediation be beneficial in my case?
In Oakland and throughout California, one of the most common sources for dispute in a family law case is child custody and parenting time. Complex cases in which the parents are both seeking custody or situations where there have been allegations of domestic violence...
Here are some basics about international custody
Many people in Oakland and the greater Bay Area are married or have a child in common with another parent who has ties to a country other than the United States. So long as the relationship between the couple remains stable, the fact that a child has a connection to...
Hague Convention vs. UCCJEA
When a parent seeks the return of or access to a child who resides in the United States, he or she can use one of two remedies: The Hague Convention and the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. Parties may use either remedy to enforce a foreign...
How does the Hague Convention apply to international custody?
Arguing over child custody matters is something that occurs often when a relationship ends. You may have gone to court to secure orders about custody and determine all the details already in a California court. However, if your child's other parent is from a foreign...
How will immigration status affect your child custody case?
If you are an immigrant, whether legally or illegally, you may wonder how your immigrant status will affect your California child custody case. Do the courts favor U.S. citizens over non-U.S. citizens when determining custody. Though many individuals may think so, and...