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Child Custody Myths: A Guide for Parents in Orange County


Child Custody Myths: A Guide for Parents in Orange County from Gregory Brown It is a common myth that mothers always get sole physical custody, but this is not true. The court considers factors like who has been the primary caregiver, and does not give automatic preference to mothers. Learn more about child custody myths in [ ] The post Child Custody Myths: A Guide for Parents in Orange County appeared first on Brown & Charbonneau, LLP.
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Can You Prove Neglect in a Custody Case?

The process of determining how parenting time should be divided can be complicated and you should have a child custody lawyer representing you if you are separating or divorcing and have kids with your partner.  It may be especially important for you to be represented by a qualified attorney if you believe the other parent is a neglectful parent who is not able to provide a stable home life for your children.  At Brown & Charbonneau, LLP, we have extensive experience providing legal help to parents during custody proceedings. We can assist you if you are trying to negotiate with your ex to create a custody plan without litigation and we can also help you to prepare a strong case to present in court. If there is suspected abuse or neglect occurring, often negotiating a parenting plan and sharing custody won t work because you don t want to put your children at risk. In these situations, it will be especially important to be represented by a skilled child custody lawyer who can help y
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How Do I Modify an Existing Child Custody Order?


As your family circumstances change, you need to adjust the way you raise your children to best meet their needs. If you are separated, divorced, or otherwise raising your child separately from the other parent, this process can be complicated. You will need to go through the appropriate legal channels in order to make a change.   An Irvine child custody lawyer can help you to understand the required legal steps you need to take to modify an existing child custody order. Brown & Charbonneau, LLP has helped many clients to successfully make a change to their custody agreements so their child s needs are better fulfilled. If you want assistance from a caring and compassionate lawyer who can help you fight for more time with your kids, give us a call today. How Do I Modify an Existing Child Custody Order? To modify an existing child custody order, you are going to need the petition to court to change the existing parenting plan. You should always petition the court and have your agreeme
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How Do You Change Custody/Visitation and Support Orders?


When two parents live separately but share a child, there are a lot of logistics that must be worked out in terms of making sure the child has financial support and in terms of making sure both parents have time with the child.  Usually, parents create a parenting plan or custody agreement during a divorce or a separation or when one parent petitions for custody. A standard formula is used to determine the amount of child support due, based on the terms of the custody arrangement.   At some point, however, you may need to change custody/visitation and support orders because your family circumstances may change. If you need to modify existing court orders, it is very important you follow the appropriate process for doing so to protect yourself and to protect your children. An Irvine family law attorney at Brown & Charbonneau, LLP can provide you with assistance seeking a modification to your child support and visitation orders to better reflect your new family circumstances. How Do Y
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