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Can You File For Child Abandonment In California?

Can You File For Child Abandonment In California?

Li - November 04, 2022

Has your child's other parent failed to participate in their life? Did they not visit or provide financial support? Did the parents of the child in your care haven't had any parental authority in more than six months? California family law prioritizes the well-being of children. If one or both of the child's parents fail to take care of them, the state can take away their custody and right to decide for the child. So, how do you claim child abandonment in California? Who has the right to do so? Let's see what our  California fa…

Can Child Custody Be Taken Away In California?

Can Child Custody Be Taken Away In California?

Li - September 26, 2022

To be awarded  custody of a child in California , you'll need to prove that you are financially, physically, and emotionally fit to fulfill a child's needs. A parent will be given custody if they manage to prove they're a viable parent. Unfortunately, things can change over time. Some parents might do well at the end of a divorce but eventually become unable to take care of their children as time passes. When this happens, California courts have the right to remove custody from a parent, either reducing their visitation rights or k…

What Affects Child Custody Arrangements In California?

What Affects Child Custody Arrangements In California?

Li - September 12, 2022

There are several  types of child custody arrangements in California . There's joint and sole custody and legal and physical custody. Any of these four can be mixed around depending on what the child and their parents are currently able to do. This is because parents and their children will have different relationships, arrangements, and financial capacities. Some children need more care than others, while one parent has more capacity to raise children than the other. So, how does the judge arrive at a specific custody arrangement? First, …

How To Establish A Child's Parentage In California

How To Establish A Child's Parentage In California

Li - September 10, 2022

A father with reason to believe he is or isn't a child's biological father can file for a paternity dispute. They have the right to ask for a genetic test, commonly referred to as a DNA test, to support their denial or insistence on paternity. Remember, a child's parentage has a lot of legal implications for the parent. Hence, paternity is tied with financial and legal responsibilities. Let's look at a more detailed discussion of paternity in California, as experienced by our prescreened  family law attorneys in Los Angeles . W…