by Brian Hansen | General
How do I fill out my court paperwork? A question, which is often asked but has an answer which is much more in depth than simply checking boxes and filing in blank spaces, should be further examined. Whether you are requesting orders from the court, or responding to...
by Brian Hansen | General
“Can I change my child’s last name?” Every once in a while a client will ask, and more often they will arbitrarily act on their own, to change the surname of their child without talking to the other parent. This occurs most frequently when mom...
by Brian Hansen | General
When can my child decide who (s)he will live with? This question is one of the most frequently asked questions in my office, and the California Family Code answers it: “If a child is of sufficient age and capacity to reason so as to form an intelligent...
by Brian Hansen | General
Few will disagree that domestic violence has a negative impact on the children of the parents who fight. Although the majority agrees that one parent is usually the perpetrator of domestic violence, it does not mean that the other parent is most favorably advancing...
by Brian Hansen | General
With the advancements in technology, and with more children becoming familiar with the family computer, parents and children are finding communication via email, Facebook, Skype, or text message a common alternative to face-to-face conversations. With an adult-child...
