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Can A Parent Lose Custody For Refusing To Co-Parent In California?
Co-parenting can become difficult after a separation or divorce. A parent may stop sharing school notices, make exchanges harder, or limit calls with the other parent. One incident may not change a custody order, but a repeated pattern can become
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California’s New Joint Divorce Petition: Is It Right For Encino Couples?
Until recently, a California divorce usually began with one spouse filing against the other. One was named the petitioner and the other the respondent, even when both had already agreed to end the marriage. That changed on January 1, 2026. Senate
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Temporary Orders In California Divorce: What Can The Court Decide Before Trial?
A California divorce can take months or even longer to finish. During that time, children still need a schedule, household bills must be paid, and both spouses need clear rules about money, property, and the family home. Temporary orders allow a
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Request For Order (RFO): How To Ask The Court For What You Need
Life changes after a family court order is made. A job loss, a change in a child’s needs, or ongoing problems with a custody arrangement can make an old order difficult to follow. In California family court, a Request for Order
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What Is a 730 Child Custody Evaluation and How Does It Affect Your Case
If a judge has ordered a 730 evaluation in your custody case, you are probably feeling uneasy. A stranger is about to look closely at your family and make a recommendation about your children. That is a lot to take
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Your Child Is Refusing the Custody Schedule: What California Law Says
If your child is refusing to follow the parenting schedule set by a California court order, the situation is stressful for every parent involved. Whether the refusal is occasional or has become a pattern, California law sets out specific expectations