California Co Parenting Resources

CO-PARENTING IN CALIFORNIA

The resources on this page contain valuable information about co-parenting and are specifically related to families that are co-parenting in California

Children are the main concern in divorce cases. This is due to the fact that, despite their resilience, they are vulnerable to the negative consequences of a divorce case. Even if your marriage unravels, you should make an effort to make sure your child grows up secure, happy, and aware of your love. Here are some helpful resources to help you navigate the new waters of becoming the best co-parent you can be.

Co-Parenting classes are a must for divorcing parents in California. The classes are designed to teach divorcing parents to communicate, reduce the tension in their relationship and generally reduce the negative impact on the children.

CUSTODY AND VISITATION

On custody and visitation Orders,On Child Custody and Visitation Orders, as parent in California you can ask, respond change or enforce a custody order. here’s how.

Types of Custody and Visitation awarded to parents in California based on the best interest of the child. The judge in each case makes the final decision but usually will approve the arrangement (the parenting plan) that both parents agree on.

Supervised Visitation means that a third party will need to be present if the child will have contact with a parent to keep the child safe. This arrangement is usually ordered by a judge.

For unmarried parents, the mother automatically wins custody of the child, and she also decides the role the father will play int he childs life.

The Non Custodial Parents Right is protected in California. The Family Court also considers interference and uncooperative parenting to be very important to custody decisions

The child’s preference is considered, but does not hold much water in the decision as to whom the child would live with after a divorce. The only people who get to make that decision are the child’s parent’s and the judge if the parent’s cannot come to a mutual decision.

Parents are encouraged to share both types of custody, that is joint and physical wherever possible in California, however where they cannot come to an agreement, the Judge would decide for them based on the best interests of the child.

On Father’s rights, fathers have the right to seek custody and visitation rights with their children as California laws do not discriminate between dads and moms.

Domestic Violence where there has been domestic violence or abuse, safety is considered first and a parenting plan is tailored to that effect.

Mediation focuses on the best interest of the child and allows parents to talk with each other about their childs needs. The mediator listens to you and your co-parent and works with you to come up with a plan that best meets your child’s needs.

LAWS

California laws on child custody covering the general provisions, rights to custody of minor child, and uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.

Guide to California Child custody laws, and plausible reasons for child custody litigation.

A custody battle is usually not in the best interest of the child, however in some instances, protecting the best interest of the child can involve a litigation.

Summary of Child Custody Laws in California

SELF-HELP

California Courts Online Self-Help Center

California family court self help forms

California Family Lawyers Directory

Parenting Plan California Templates for parents that news help drawing up their own parenting plans.

Common Schedules for Joint Physical Custody, are available for parents who would like to see an example of a completed template to help them prepare a parenting plain that’s suited to their family