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Intro to Filing California Divorce Forms
This video quickly cover what to expect when filing California Divorce Forms. We quickly overview filling out forms Fl-100 through FL-150 to start your divorce in California.
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Child Custody in California: Best Interests of the Child
Judges evaluating custody cases in California must consider the best interests of the children in reaching a conclusion about how parents will share time with the children. California courts must consider certain factors that affect a child’s health and safety. check to learn more.
What Are the Child Custody Laws in California?
A California court will grant custody to a third-party, non-parent, if it decides that the child will be in danger or subject to harm in the care of a parent and that granting custody to a third-party custodian will serve the best interests of the child. check to learn more.
Legal Custody refers to the right and responsibility of a parent to make decisions relating to the health, education, and general welfare of his or her child. Physical Custody refers mostly to the right and responsibility to choose where the child will live. check to learn more.
California Child Support Factors
Either parent may be ordered to pay an amount necessary for the support, maintenance, and education of the child. Child support payments may be awarded on a temporary basis during custody or child support proceedings. check to learn more.
Courts in California calculate child support based on the income of both parents. Income includes salaries, commissions, wages, overtime, dividends, unemployment benefits, workers' compensation benefits and spousal support. check to learn more.