Child Custody Battles in High-Conflict Divorces: Important Considerations
Child Custody Battles in High-Conflict Divorces: Important Considerations
Important Considerations In High-Conflict Divorces Divorce is a difficult and emotional process for all parties involved, but it can be especially challenging when children are caught in the middle. In high-conflict divorces, child custody battles can become intense and complicated, resulting in long legal battles that have a significant impact on everyone's lives. In this article, we will provide an overview of child custody battles in high-conflict divorces, with a…
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Is It Illegal To Leave Your Child In The Car Alone?
Is It Illegal To Leave Your Child In The Car Alone? As a resident of California, you may be wondering if it is illegal to leave your child alone in the car. The short answer is yes, it is illegal. However, there are certain exceptions that you should be aware of before drawing any conclusions. If you are facing charges for leaving a child alone in a car, you need…
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What Is “Corporal Injury”? Everything You Need To Know
Everything You Need To Know About Corporal Injury Being charged with corporal injury in California can have serious consequences for an individual's future. In California, the crime of corporal injury is defined as any willful and unlawful use of force or violence against another person that results in a traumatic condition. Depending on the specifics of the offense, someone could be charged with either a misdemeanor or a felony. A…
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Can You Go To Jail For Leaving A Child At Home Alone?
Can You Go To Jail For Leaving A Child Home Alone? No one wants to think about going to jail, but it’s important to know the law when deciding if your child is ready to stay home alone. In California, leaving a child unattended is illegal and can lead to criminal charges depending on the specific circumstances of the case. Under California Penal Code section 273a, it is illegal to…
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What Happens If The Police Come To Your House Due To An Allegation Of Domestic Violence?
What Happens If The Police Come To Your House Due To An Allegation Of Domestic Violence? Unfortunately, when people live or spend a lot of time together, sometimes situations can become hostile and even aggressive. In the state of California, police are dispatched to over 15,000 domestic violence calls every year. The state of California defines domestic violence as “abuse or threats of abuse when the person being abused and…
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What You Need To Do and Say When Your Kids Are Taken Away By Social Workers
What You Need To Do and Say When Your Kids Are Taken Away By Social Workers Here is a list of things you may need to do in the event that your children are taken by social workers: Tell the social worker how much you love your kids. Tell the social worker that you will do anything necessary to regain custody of your children. Where appropriate, after speaking to an…
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Parents Who Make Mistakes Can Improve and Regain Custody of Their Children in Dependency Court
Parents Who Make Mistakes Can Improve and Regain Custody of Their Children in Dependency Court When a parent does something that results in social workers knocking on their door, it often leads to their children being taken away by the state. This mistake can be anything from spanking their child with a belt to getting into a fight with their significant other in front of their kids. If you end…
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SOMETIMES YOU CAN WIN YOUR KIDS BACK IN DEPENDENCY COURT
SOMETIMES YOU CAN WIN YOUR KIDS BACK IN DEPENDENCY COURT We recently concluded a case where our client and his wife had a petition filed against them in child dependency court in Los Angeles County. There was an altercation between our client and his teenage daughter that resulted in criminal charges being filed against my client. During the pendency of the…
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What You Say to a Social Worker Could Lead to Your Child Being Taken Away From You
In many cases, a social worker will come to your home to ask you questions. The social worker may have received a report that your child was physically abused or molested by your spouse or significant other or by anyone living in your home with you. What you say to the social worker in response to hearing that information could lead to your custody of your child being taken away.…
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10 Important Tips to Help You Decide Which Child Dependency Attorney to Hire
There are many reasons why the courts may find you or a loved one unfit to take care of your child. Unfortunately, our experienced child dependency attorneys have spoken to a large number of parents who do not know why a child dependency case has been started against them. It may be because there was suspicion of neglect and abuse or they may believe that your child was put in…
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