New Domestic Violence Statutes – Effect on Support, Custody & Property Rights, Part 2 of 3
By Carla Hartley of Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano - Attorneys at Law posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, March 28, 2019. As stated in the first installment on this topic, new laws went into effect in California on January 1,...
Measures dads can take to improve chances of custody
On behalf of Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano - Attorneys at Law posted in child custody on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Judges will typically award joint custody these days, especially when they believe the arrangement is in the best interests...
The Enemy of Your Enemy is not Necessarily Your Friend
By Carla Hartley of Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano - Attorneys at Law posted in Courtroom Comments on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. I was sitting in court this morning observing a fairly common occurrence: Dad's baby-mama, has an ex: an...
Protecting parental relationships with children during divorce
On behalf of Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano - Attorneys at Law posted in child custody on Monday, December 3, 2018. The goal of the court is to award custody and draft parenting plans based on the best interests of the...
The nest approach to coparenting
On behalf of Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano - Attorneys at Law posted in child custody on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. The best parenting plan is one that addresses the unique needs of the children and the parents. Of course, there...
Structuring a parenting plan for the holidays
On behalf of Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano - Attorneys at Law posted in child custody on Friday, November 2, 2018. Those couples contemplating an upcoming divorce or separation should pay close attention as they go through their last holiday season...
Visitation enforcement and interference
On behalf of Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano - Attorneys at Law posted in child custody on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Determining parenting time and custody of minor-aged children are often some of the most contentious issue a couple faces when...
Useful legal papers for sending kids off to college
On behalf of Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano - Attorneys at Law posted in child custody on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. You have helped them shop for dorm essentials, purchased them a new laptop, and even dropped them off for freshman...
Joint custody and household rules
On behalf of Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano - Attorneys at Law posted in child custody on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Many divorcing parents here in California pursue joint custody arrangements when it comes to their kids. Among the things divorcing...
How parents can make sharing child custody easier after divorce
On behalf of Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano - Attorneys at Law posted in child custody on Monday, August 6, 2018. For many parents, the continued well-being and stability of their children is the primary concern in divorce. It is not easy...