Category Archives: Custody
Emergency Custody Orders in California: What Parents Need to Know
Emergency Custody Orders in California: What Parents Need to Know (Riverside and San Bernardino County Family Court Cases) After nearly three decades…
What Happens at CCRC in Riverside and San Bernardino County?
What Happens at CCRC in Riverside and San Bernardino County? (Child Custody Recommending Counseling in California Family Court) After nearly three decades…
How Does a 730 Custody Evaluation Work in California? | Edgar & Dow
How Does a 730 Custody Evaluation Work in California? (Riverside and San Bernardino County Family Court Cases) One of the most serious…
What Happens When a Child Refuses Visitation in California?
What Happens When a Child Refuses Visitation in California? (Riverside and San Bernardino County Custody Cases) One of the most difficult and…
How Do California Courts Handle Custody for Very Young Children?
How Do California Courts Handle Custody for Very Young Children? (Riverside and San Bernardino County Custody Cases) Custody cases involving infants and…
What Happens if a Parent Violates a Custody Order in California?
What Happens if a Parent Violates a Custody Order in California? (Riverside and San Bernardino County Custody Cases) Violations of custody and…
Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in California?
Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in California? (Riverside and San Bernardino County Custody Cases) One of the most…
How Is 50/50 Custody Decided in California?
How Is 50/50 Custody Decided in California? (Riverside and San Bernardino County) Many parents ask whether California courts favor 50/50 custody. The…
What Hurts Your Chances in a Custody Case in California?
What Hurts Your Chances in a Custody Case in California? (Riverside and San Bernardino County) Parents often come into custody cases focused…
What Is the “Best Interest of the Child” Standard in California Custody Cases?
What Is the “Best Interest of the Child” Standard in California Custody Cases? (How Courts in Riverside and San Bernardino County Actually…
What Do Judges Look For in Custody Cases in Riverside and San Bernardino County?
What Do Judges Look for in Custody Cases in Riverside and San Bernardino County? Parents often assume that custody cases are decided…
Parental Alienation, Restrictive Gatekeeping, and the Resist-Refuse Dynamic in California Custody Cases
Parental Alienation, Restrictive Gatekeeping, and the Resist-Refuse Dynamic in California Custody Cases “Parental alienation” is one of the most frequently asserted—and most…
What Is 50/50 Custody in Riverside, CA?
If you are a California parent, you may be considering a 50/50 split agreement when going through a divorce or another kind…
Can You Lose Custody for Not Co-Parenting in Riverside, CA?
When parents separate or divorce, one of the most common and emotionally charged questions revolves around child custody arrangements. Many wonder, can…
Navigating Two Homes: Lessons from Mom’s House, Dad’s House by Isolina Ricci
For families navigating separation or divorce, Mom’s House, Dad’s House by Dr. Isolina Ricci has long served as a compassionate guide for…
High-Conflict People in Legal Disputes: Insights from Bill Eddy
At Edgar & Dow, we regularly encounter cases where the legal issues are straightforward — but the people involved are anything but.…
Don’t Alienate the Kids: Why This Book Should Be Required Reading in Every Divorce
At Edgar & Dow, we’ve spent decades helping families navigate some of the most difficult chapters of their lives. Whether it’s a…
Stepping Up Your Parenting: Focusing on Kids’ Needs During Divorce
Stepping Up Your Parenting: Focusing on Kids' Needs During Divorce At Edgar & Dow, we have spent decades guiding families through custody…
Getting a Grip on Your Emotions: The Key to Helping Your Children Thrive During Divorce
Getting a Grip on Your Emotions: The Key to Helping Your Children Thrive During Divorce Divorce is never easy, especially when children…
Divorce Poison: How to Protect Your Family from Bad-Mouthing and Brainwashing – A Review by Edgar & Dow, Expert Custody Lawyers in Riverside County
Divorce Poison: How to Protect Your Family from Bad-Mouthing and Brainwashing – A Review by Edgar & Dow, Expert Custody Lawyers in…
Mastering Co-Parenting Communication: The BIFF Method for High-Conflict Situations
Mastering Co-Parenting Communication: The BIFF Method for High-Conflict Situations Co-parenting can be one of the most challenging aspects of a custody arrangement,…
The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce: A Must-Read for Anyone Facing Family Law Challenges
The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce: A Must-Read for Anyone Facing Family Law Challenges Divorce is more than just the legal dissolution of…
Building a Stronger Family After Divorce: Lessons from The Good Divorce
Building a Stronger Family After Divorce: Lessons from The Good Divorce Divorce is never easy, but it doesn't have to be destructive.…
Co-Parenting Survival Guide: Letting Go of Conflict After a Difficult Divorce
Co-Parenting Survival Guide: Letting Go of Conflict After a Difficult Divorce For parents navigating the aftermath of divorce, co-parenting presents one of…
Co-Parenting with a Toxic Ex: How to Protect Your Relationship with Your Kids
Co-Parenting with a Toxic Ex: How to Protect Your Relationship with Your Kids Navigating co-parenting is challenging under the best circumstances, but…
How to Protect Your Child Visitation Rights in California?
When a parent believes that there is even a small chance their child is not safe with their other parent, it can…
How to Get Full Custody of a Child as a Mother in California?
Navigating the legal process of gaining full custody of your child as a mother can be an intimidating process. These matters involve…
Do I Need Permission to Take My Kid Out of California?
Whether a parent needs permission to take a child out of California depends on their current custody arrangement. If there is no…
How to Get Full Custody of a Child as a Father in California?
Navigating the complexities of a child custody battle can be daunting, especially for fathers who may feel the odds are stacked against…
California Father’s Rights — What Every Dad Should Know
As a state resident, knowing the laws surrounding California fathers’ rights is important. After all, paternity tests are becoming increasingly accessible, and…
Mother Challenges Juvenile Court Order Terminating Reunification
In this case, the Fourth District granted M’s petition for a writ challenging an Orange County juvenile court’s order terminating reunification services…
Can Juvenile Courts Rule on Family Law Cases?
In this case, the Fourth District affirmed a San Bernardino County juvenile court judge’s orders at a combined jurisdictional and disposition hearing.…
How California Courts Decide a Parent Is Unfit
In California and across the country, family courts operate to protect the best interests of children in divorces, custody disputes, and other family law matters. Most of…
At What Age Can a Child Decide Which Parent to Live With?
California Family Code Section 3042 states that 14 years is the age at which a child may address the court regarding custody…
Same-Sex Marriage Custody Issues
A same-sex marriage divorce is a challenging process—especially when children are involved. Since same-sex marriage and custodial laws are new and constantly…
Reliability of Juvenile Witnessess
Recently, I was discussing the holding in In Re I.C with our juvenile dependency attorney Nicole Anderson. Nicole has been practicing…
How Can I Rebut the Presumption of Detriment for Domestic Violence?
An individual in the middle of a divorce or custody battle should avoid an allegation of domestic violence. When a former partner has made…
Can I Request a New Custody Order?
If you have a child custody agreement in place, can you request a new agreement? The short answer is yes, it is…
8 Ways to Improve Your Co-Parenting Situation
You and your now ex-spouse likely don’t get along and probably have not been getting along for quite some time now. It’s…
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