Custody - The Graceful Exit

How does a child's preference to live with a parent affect a child custody case? – A child's choice in California child custody cases has evolved. There was a time when a child's choice was a non-factor until the child reached his or her late teenage years. However, child custody laws in California became more progressive.

Here are over 50 essential custody battle tips for mothers – Custody battle tips for mothers starts with understanding the family law system...

Making Sure Ex-Abusers are Sober Taking the Kids – The company behind an alcohol monitoring bracelet explains why their tool is effective, yet underused, in DV cases.

Moms: Protect Yourself in Court – A child custody lawyer’s advice to help moms succeed in one of their toughest battles

The SAFE Child Act – What this proposed legislation means to protective parents fighting for custody.

Parenting Time – Developing Plans – parenting after separation or divorce

Divorce and Child Custody: Everything You Need to Know – A guide to the complexities of child custody.

Custody Mediation – Child custody mediation gives parents a chance to resolve disagreements about a parenting plan for their children

Child Custody – How to prepare a parenting plan for you and your children, and how to get or change a court order.

Families Change – Helping kids, teens and parents deal with a family break up

Resource Center on Domestic Violence: Child Protection and Custody.

10 Things to Know About Parenting Plans in Cases Involving Domestic Violence

A main goal of a custody case is to create a parenting plan that meets the family’s needs. If you’re a domestic violence survivor, that plan needs to be safe for you and your children.

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Families Change

This website provides age-appropriate information to help kids, teens and parents deal with a family break up. The website provides general information about the law. It does not provide legal advice. Each person’s family is different and for this reason the website does not replace the specialized guidance that may be provided by lawyers and other professionals.

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Our Family Wizard

With OFW, your schedule, expenses, and communication are contained within one app, so you can solve shared custody challenges faster and without confusion. That means less conflict and more energy to focus on your children.

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