How to Get Guardianship of a Child in California
Legal guardianship in California allows a court to appoint a non-parent adult to care for a child when a parent cannot do so. This guide explains guardianship of a child, probate guardianship forms such as GC-210(P), temporary guardianship, filing fees, notice, investigation, the court hearing, and the responsibilities of a legal guardian. CD&D Associates is […]
California Child Custody Schedules by Age, Including 50/50 Schedules
Parents searching for a child custody schedule often want concrete examples such as a 50/50 custody schedule, 2-2-3 schedule, 2-2-5-5 schedule, 3-4-4-3 schedule, or alternating weeks. California does not require one schedule by age, so the right parenting plan depends on the child’s developmental needs, school routine, distance between homes, safety, and the parents’ ability […]
Santa Barbara County Family Court Guide: Santa Maria and Lompoc
If you have a family law case in northern Santa Barbara County, searches for Santa Maria family court or Lompoc family court can lead to several different court pages. This guide organizes the main Santa Barbara County family court locations, self-help services, custody mediation resources, and North County filing information in one place. CD&D Associates […]
How to Get Sole Custody in California
Many parents search for how to get full custody in California, but California law uses the more specific terms sole legal custody and sole physical custody. A judge decides custody based on the child’s best interest, with special rules when domestic violence, safety concerns, or other statutory factors are involved. CD&D Associates is a registered […]
How to Get a Certified Copy of a Divorce Decree in California
People searching for a divorce decree in California often also search for divorce records, a divorce certificate, or a certified divorce judgment. The actual divorce decree or judgment is obtained from the Superior Court where the case was filed, while the California Department of Public Health provides only limited historical divorce record information for certain […]
How Much Is Spousal Support in California?
Spousal support in California, often searched as California alimony, does not have one statewide amount that applies to every marriage. Temporary support may start with a local guideline formula or certified support calculator, while long-term support is based on the statutory Family Code section 4320 factors. CD&D Associates is a registered Legal Document Assistant service, […]
Grandparents Visitation Rights in California
Grandparents rights is a broad search term, but California does not give grandparents automatic visitation or custody. In limited situations, a grandparent can ask the court for reasonable visitation if there is an existing bond with the child and the court finds that the child’s interest in visitation outweighs the parents’ right to make decisions […]
Custodial vs. Non-Custodial Parent in California: Rights Explained
The terms custodial parent and non-custodial parent are common in searches and everyday conversation, but California custody orders focus more precisely on legal custody, physical custody, and parenting time. This guide explains what the labels usually mean and what rights each parent may still have under a California custody order. CD&D Associates is a registered […]
How to Legally Change Your Last Name After Marriage in California
Changing a last name after marriage is one of the most common name change searches in California. In many cases, a spouse can use a certified marriage certificate instead of filing a separate court name-change case, but the new name usually must have been selected through the marriage-license process before the wedding. CD&D Associates is […]
Civil Harassment Restraining Orders in California vs. DVROs
California has several types of restraining orders, so searching simply for a restraining order in California can lead to the wrong form. This guide compares a civil harassment restraining order, CH-100, with a domestic violence restraining order, DV-100, and explains which process generally applies based on the relationship between the people involved. CD&D Associates is […]