Can a demanding career prevent you from obtaining 50/50 custody in California?

Many executives, business owners, and professionals in Los Angeles assume that long hours or travel will count against them in family court. In reality, custody decisions are grounded in the child’s best interest, not only employment status.

This article examines how courts evaluate equal parenting time when one parent works demanding hours and the other does not, including the role of school logistics, childcare, developmental stages, and strategic planning in achieving a stable, workable 50/50 schedule.

Allegations of alcohol misuse don’t automatically lead to lost custody, but in Los Angeles custody cases, judges take safety seriously. Learn how courts evaluate evidence, what parents can do if they’re concerned (or accused) about alcohol misuse, and how tools like Soberlink and strategic legal guidance can protect both a child’s well-being and parental rights.

Are you facing a same-sex divorce in Los Angeles? Understand the unique challenges related to property division, child custody, and spousal support under California’s divorce laws. Learn how to navigate these complexities with legal insight tailored to LGBTQ+ couples.

Look, we’re not therapists, and we don’t pretend to be. But, co-parenting implicates family law issues, and when the other party exhibits narcissistic behaviors, it makes co-parenting much more difficult. If you don’t do the right things, you could end up inadvertently sabotaging your own case, which is the last thing you want. Here are five tips for co-parenting with a narcissist.