Archive for August 27, 2019

It’s no secret that divorce proceedings can be slow, drawn-out, and very expensive endeavors. This has motivated many to consider alternate dispute resolutions in order to avoid the traditional separation/divorce process in California. 

One of these potential alternate avenues is known as arbitration. In simple terms, arbitration is a shortened divorce hearing where an arbitrator, rather than a judge, listens to both sides of the case. After listening to each party and looking over the evidence, the arbitrator then proceeds to hand down a legally-binding ruling.

To help you determine if arbitration

In this post, we want to discuss how custody orders are enforced in California. More specifically, what happens when a parent violates a custody order? These plans are essential for the continued well-being of children and parents after a separation, and deviating from established plans isn’t without consequences.

First, let’s take a look at what a custody order violation actually looks like before moving onto specific penalties that a parent might face.

Custody Order Violations

Violations of custody orders can come in many shapes. For example, when a parent fails to meet the