Mistakes that cost people custody
Mistakes that cost people custody Strategic Errors That Undermine Parenting Rights in Los Angeles County and Ventura County In contested custody litigation, outcomes are rarely determined by who feels more wronged. Judges evaluate credibility, stability, judgment, and documented parenting history. Certain mistakes — often driven by emotion or poor advice — can materially weaken a […]
Should you settle or go to trial?
Should you settle or go to trial? A Strategic Analysis for Divorce and Custody Cases in Los Angeles County and Ventura County One of the most consequential decisions in a divorce or custody case is whether to resolve the matter through settlement or proceed to trial. California family courts apply statutory standards regardless of the […]
Custody…You Can’t Retain What You Don’t Have
Custody…You Can’t Retain What You Don’t Have Law Offices Of Cathleen E. Norton Los Angeles Child Custody and Family Law Attorneys It may seem quite obvious, but a non-custodial parent can’t retain custody of a child they don’t reside with. That proposition is exactly what was attempted by the mother of a child in In re Miguel C., […]
Child Custody
Child Custody Law Offices of Cathleen E. Norton Los Angeles Child Custody and Family Law Attorneys Child Custody is often the most contentious part of any family law case. The Law Offices of Cathleen E. Norton understands that there is nothing more important than your children and their well-being. We are of the opinion that in order to have […]
My child wishes to live with me. Can I get primary physical custody?
My child wishes to live with me. Can I get primary physical custody? Law Offices of Cathleen E. Norton The good news is that the law changed as of January 1, 2012 to allow the child’s voice to be heard in family court. This law applies both to divorce and paternity cases. Essentially, the law requires the family law judge […]
Getting a Divorce? Child Custody and Visitation Tips From Los Angeles Divorce Lawyer, Cathleen E. Norton, Esq.
Getting a Divorce? Child Custody and Visitation GETTING A DIVORCE? THINGS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT CUSTODY AND VISITATION Many people believe that once they file for divorce, the Court will set a hearing date to determine custody and visitation of the minor children. Not true. In order to get child custody orders, one of the parties needs to file what is […]