At the Law Offices of David M. Lederman, our experienced Moraga family law attorneys have represented all types of parents in Contra Costa County, Alameda County, Silicon Valley, the San Francisco Bay Area, and throughout California since 1997 to ensure all families have equal access to customized legal solutions designed to fit their specific needs.
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We understand each family dynamic’s unique challenges and are committed to protecting our clients’ rights in line with the child’s best interests throughout custody proceedings. By taking a personalized approach, we work to create custody arrangements and parenting plans that serve the child’s best interests.
Our attorneys are well-versed in the complexities of California family law, providing compassionate yet strategic representation to ensure our clients receive the support and guidance they need during these emotionally charged cases.
With over 60 years of combined experience and over 1,500 cases successfully resolved, our team has been recognized for excellence in family law. The firm includes attorneys who are Certified Family Law Specialists by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, and we approach every matter with an understanding that each case presents unique circumstances, emotions, and legal challenges.
From our initial intake professionals, client service manager, and paralegals to our associates, partners, and law firm founder—we work as a team to provide a customized strategy tailored to each client’s specific needs and goals, ensuring a more effective resolution of complex family law matters.
Contact our dedicated California child custody lawyers today to learn how we can help guide your and your children’s futures in the right direction.
Whether you’re going through a divorce or ending the relationship with the father or mother of your child, you probably have questions about your rights to child custody and visitation, also known as time-sharing in California. You need a knowledgeable child custody lawyer to help you make decisions that are in your children’s best interests, minimizing interruptions in their lives while safeguarding your bond with them.
Serving clients throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area, our child custody lawyers at the Law Offices of David M. Lederman advise and represent our clients in the following areas:
Parents often fear the uncertainty of California child custody proceedings, making it crucial to contact our experienced lawyers who can provide clarity, protect their rights, and guide them through the process to ensure the best possible outcome for their children.
In some situations, former clients may return seeking help modifying their custody arrangements, especially if they need to relocate for work or other significant life changes. We support California parents during their initial legal journeys and ongoing legal challenges to uphold their rights and their children’s best interests.
California parents who are business owners or other professionals face unique considerations during child custody cases due to the complexities of balancing demanding careers with parental responsibilities.
Their irregular work schedules, frequent travel, and business commitments can make it challenging to establish traditional custody arrangements. Courts will carefully evaluate their ability to provide a stable environment for the child while ensuring that parenting plans accommodate both parents’ professional obligations.
Additionally, business owners’ financial resources may influence child support calculations, requiring detailed financial disclosures. Expert legal representation is essential to crafting tailored custody agreements that protect their parental rights while addressing the realities of their professional lives. This is why we are here.
Our family law attorneys craft unique legal strategies for business owners and professionals during California child custody cases. We ensure that parenting plans are customized to accommodate demanding career obligations while prioritizing the child’s best interests.
Sharing children with an ex is never an easy situation. When speaking with a child custody attorney, the most important aspect is to ensure your children are the primary focus and that their needs will be met. If a court is required to decide, it will decide based on its perspective on what serves the children best.
Determining what’s best for your children during child custody proceedings in California involves evaluating several factors, including:
Letting go of the negative issues that led to the divorce will help you both ensure you’re doing what’s best for the children. Although it’s not easy to forgive actions from the past, it would be wise to learn how to focus on the dynamic you and your ex-partner have now, compared to when you were married.
Having a skilled California child custody attorney by your side is crucial, whether you and your partner agree on most aspects or if you anticipate a highly contentious proceeding. Even in amicable situations, our attorneys ensure that all legal documents are correctly drafted, rights are protected, and the agreement is enforceable, preventing potential issues from arising later.
In more contentious cases, our legal team is essential for advocating your rights, presenting a solid case for custody, and navigating complex issues such as disputes over parenting time, relocation, or misconduct allegations.
Our California family law firm provides critical guidance, reduces stress, and ensures that the child’s welfare is at the forefront of any decision, giving you the confidence that you are fully supported throughout the legal process. Contact us today to learn how we can create a customized legal strategy for your unique family dynamics and child custody needs so you and your children can confidently move forward.
Determining what schedule your children will follow is sometimes one of the most challenging decisions you and your ex will make. Consider your child’s daily routine and activities when creating a schedule that works for you and your ex-partner.
Your child’s school schedule and extracurricular activities are important factors you must consider. Also, consider the distance you and your ex live from each other and the places your children may need to go for extracurricular or other activities.
Everyone is different, and people use a few standard joint custody schedules, but these might only be a starting point for your schedule. Remaining flexible and willing to change arrangements to adhere to your child or children’s needs benefits everyone involved.
Some parents, for example, use a schedule where their child spends a week with each parent. This allows the child time to adjust to the new home or living environment. However, some mental health practitioners note that more frequent moves from one parent to the other are beneficial for younger children.
Some parents use a 2-2-3 or a 2-2-5 schedule. With this schedule, the child spends two days with parent A, two days with parent B, and three or five days with parent A before starting the cycle over. This time, parent B starts the cycle with two days, parent A has two days, and parent B has three or five.
If arrangements work out, you may be able to use the same schedule throughout the year, but sometimes, parents find that adjustments need to be made depending on the time of year.
Adjustments can include incorporating holidays and summer vacation into the schedule or creating a new plan when school starts.
These are all considerations to keep in mind, but most importantly, remember to set a schedule that works for the children now. If changes need to be made due to the abovementioned factors, you can speak with a child custody attorney to modify the schedule later.
When parents divorce or separate, their marital relationship ends; however, they are still co-parents. Despite what exes may feel about each other, they still need to continue healthily raising their children, either in separate households or not, depending on their housing circumstances.
This means ensuring their children get the proper medical care they need. The problem that arises when dealing with children’s healthcare is that some parents may approach their children’s healthcare needs differently. Usually, issues arise over whether parents should vaccinate their children against different diseases.
There have been cases where divorced parents in California have gone to family court because one parent was for vaccinating their child and the other parent was not.
Regarding physical custody of your children, your parenting plan should contain information about where the children should be on a day-to-day basis and where they should be during holidays and vacations.
With regard to physical custody of your children, your parenting plan should contain information about where the children should be on a day-to-day basis and where they should be during holidays and vacations.
Outline which parent will take on some domestic duties, such as taking the children to their after-school activities or medical or dental appointments.
Also, provide a detailed reason concerning your plans for transferring the children from one home to the other.
In terms of legal custody, outline how you and your ex will handle making major decisions concerning the children and their needs.
After a divorce, a huge concern is about the welfare of the upbringing of the children. Creating an effective parenting plan can help streamline any responsibilities that come with child custody and visitation, ultimately making the impact of the divorce easier for the children.
In California, a parenting plan is known as a “custody and visitation agreement,” by the courts. It’s a well-written guide to help both parties navigate handling the children and building a new family structure after the divorce. The plan gives parents a schedule for time-sharing with their children and also outlines how to go about making major decisions regarding welfare, education, and health.
After you both agree and sign the custody and visitation agreement, it will be filed with the court after a judge approves and signs it. Parenting plans should contain a large number of details, but also be flexible to accommodate other changes that may occur in your child’s life.
Divorce is difficult for the children involved. An effective parenting schedule will ensure they know what to expect out of this big change in their life, and also help them adjust to a new routine.
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Letting go of the negative things that led to the divorce will help you both ensure you’re doing what’s best for the kids. Although it’s not easy to forgive actions from the past, it would be wise to learn how to focus on the dynamic you and your ex-partner have now compared to when you were married.
At the Law Offices of David M. Lederman, we care about your future. We want to help you make a successful transition to life after divorce by providing you with the answers and solutions you need to navigate the complex landscape of divorce. We will protect your interests to ensure you get the best outcome possible, whether you need help related to custody, visitation, spousal support, domestic violence, or more. Do not delay. Contact a child custody lawyer in Moraga or Antioch by calling 925-522-8889 today.
At the Law Offices of David M. Lederman, our divorce attorneys care about your future. We want to help you make a successful transition to life after divorce by providing you with the answers and solutions you need to navigate the complex landscape of divorce. We will protect your interests to ensure you get the best outcome possible, whether you need help related to custody, visitation, spousal support, domestic violence, or more. Do not delay. Contact one of our divorce attorneys in Moraga.
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