Category: Child Custody

The adults responsible for caring for a child are not always the child’s biological parents. There are instances when another individual or individuals care for a child. Such “stand-in” parents are referred to as de facto parents in juvenile dependency cases. Typically, family courts believe that the best situation for a child is for them…

Issues related to custody are often the most challenging in any divorce proceeding. However, custody can be even more difficult to resolve when the parents aren’t married. Generally speaking, the mother and father share equal parental rights over their child. When there is a split, a mediator or judge will do what they think is…

Covid19 is making itself present in family law disputes. Family law judges historically have been reluctant to interfere in parental differences regarding Covid19 and masks, except where health concerns are at issue. However, more and more judges are venturing into uncharted territory because they feel they must. Judges are making rulings regarding masks and exposure…